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SJR 24

Initiatives and referendums.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Taylor

Indiana joint resolution to establish or modify citizen initiative and referendum procedures, affecting direct democratic participation in state lawmaking.

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SJR 24

Legislative bill overview

SJR 24 is a joint resolution introduced in the Indiana State Senate that would establish or modify the state's processes for citizen-initiated ballot measures (initiatives) and referendums. The bill appears to be in its earliest stages, having just been introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee on January 13, 2025. The specific provisions have not yet been publicly detailed in available legislative records.

Why is this important

Initiative and referendum processes directly affect democratic participation by allowing citizens to bypass the legislature and enact laws or reject legislation through direct voter approval. Changes to these procedures could significantly expand or restrict the public's ability to place measures on ballots, potentially reshaping how Indiana residents influence state policy. This touches on fundamental questions about legislative power versus direct democracy.

Potential points of contention

  • Signature collection requirements: Disputes over how many signatures are needed to qualify an initiative or referendum (higher thresholds make it harder for grassroots efforts; lower ones may enable frivolous measures)
  • Scope limitations: Questions about whether certain policy areas (budgets, constitutional matters, or local issues) should be excluded from citizen initiatives
  • Timeline and procedural rules: Disagreements over filing deadlines, verification processes, and how quickly measures must reach ballots

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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