Washington HB2195 amends city initiative and referendum processes, including signature requirements and ordinance enactment timelines.

Washington HB2195 modifies the initiative and referendum processes for city ordinances. It raises the required number of signatures on a petition from 15% to 25% of the votes cast for the citywide race with the highest number of votes or, if no citywide race occurred, the votes cast for all candidates for city council at the last election. The bill also stipulates that ordinances cannot take effect before 30 days from final passage and are subject to referendum during this period.

Washington HB2195 amends city initiative and referendum processes, including signature requirements and ordinance enactment timelines.

Washington HB2195 modifies the initiative and referendum processes for city ordinances. It raises the required number of signatures on a petition from 15% to 25% of the votes cast for the citywide race with the highest number of votes or, if no citywide race occurred, the votes cast for all candidates for city council at the last election. The bill also stipulates that ordinances cannot take effect before 30 days from final passage and are subject to referendum during this period.