How a Bill is Introduced

How a Bill is Introduced
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An initiative is filed to the secretary of state.		Language is reviewed and edited by Secretary of States office. Official ballot name is given		Signatures are collected:246,372 signatures needed.		Random signature check for flaws such as duplicates or unregistered voters signatures.
						YES	NO
		Initiative is approved by Legislature. Bill is introduced.	YES	Initiative sent to legislature. Where they can either approve it, reject it, or amend it		Signatures approved.		Flaw found. 100% check conducted and signature rejected
				NO
		Initiative is amended by legislature. Both original and amended versions put on ballot.		Initiative is rejected by Legislature. It will be placed on the ballot and voters will decide on it.

The initiative is rejected.	NO	Voters need two thirds majority	YES	Bill is introduced.

A law is passed by legislature.		Law is placed on the ballot because of voter petition.		Voters need two thirds vote to overturn law	YES	Law is overturned by referendum and becomes a bill again
				NO
				Law is not overturned.