Washington HB2259 aims to protect the integrity of the initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuing a.

Washington HB2259 introduces measures to safeguard the initiative and referendum process by mandating that a legal voter must gather at least 1,000 signatures before filing a proposed measure. This bill also prohibits paying signature gatherers based on the number of signatures they obtain, aiming to reduce fraud and misrepresentation. Additionally, it allows citizens to bring actions against violators, seeking civil penalties and attorney's fees.

Washington HB2259 aims to protect the integrity of the initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuing a.

Washington HB2259 introduces measures to safeguard the initiative and referendum process by mandating that a legal voter must gather at least 1,000 signatures before filing a proposed measure. This bill also prohibits paying signature gatherers based on the number of signatures they obtain, aiming to reduce fraud and misrepresentation. Additionally, it allows citizens to bring actions against violators, seeking civil penalties and attorney's fees.