Bill > SJR0024

This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to Indiana's state constitution that would establish direct democratic processes known as initiatives and referendums, allowing Indiana voters to directly propose and vote on constitutional amendments and legislative statutes. Specifically, the amendment would enable voters to submit petitions for initiatives (proposed constitutional amendments) and referendums (proposed challenges to existing statutes), requiring signatures from 5% of voters based on the most recent Secretary of State election. If approved by a majority vote, these initiatives or referendums would take effect five days after certification, with provisions that any initiative requiring government spending must also provide funding sources. The amendment also includes procedural details such as how conflicting initiatives are resolved, clarifies that the Governor cannot veto voter-approved initiatives, and mandates that the General Assembly must provide similar initiative and referendum powers to local government units. Additionally, the resolution modifies the legislative style of laws to distinguish between those enacted by the General Assembly and those enacted directly by voters.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/senate/joint/24/details