Helpful Handouts

As part of the Citizen Lawmaker Series of Educational Tools, the Institute has prepared the following handouts that can be used to help educate interested parties on the initiative and referendum process.  We hope that you find them useful.

Number One: What is the Initiative and Referendum Process?

This two page handout gives provides the definitions of the initiative and referendum process as well as provides a listing of all the states with the process.

Number Two: The History of the Initiative and Referendum Process?

This two page handout provides a brief overview of the history of the initiative and referendum process.

Number Three: Which States have the  Initiative and Referendum Process?

This one page handout provides a color coded map showing which states have the initiative and referendum process.