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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Indiana State Constitution that would establish a direct democratic process for citizens to propose and enact laws and constitutional amendments through initiatives and referendums. Under this proposed amendment, Indiana voters would have the power to propose statutes and constitutional amendments by submitting a petition signed by at least 2% of voters (based on the most recent Secretary of State election), and then voting to adopt or reject these proposed measures. Similarly, voters would have the ability to approve or reject any statute or part of a statute passed by the General Assembly through a referendum process, also requiring a petition signed by 2% of voters. The amendment specifies that if an initiative or referendum is approved by a majority vote, it takes effect five days after certification, with special provisions for funding requirements and potential conflicts between multiple initiatives. Additionally, the amendment restricts the General Assembly's ability to amend or repeal voter-approved statutes and removes the governor's veto power over initiatives and referendums approved by voters, thereby giving Indiana citizens more direct control over the legislative process.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/house/joint/2/details