SB5973 aims to protect the integrity of Washington's initiative and referendum process by requiring a minimum number of signatures before a ballot.

SB5973 seeks to safeguard the initiative and referendum process in Washington by implementing stricter requirements for ballot measure submissions. It mandates that a legal voter must gather at least 1,000 signatures before filing an initiative or referendum measure with the secretary of state. Additionally, the bill prohibits any compensation for signature gatherers based on the number of signatures they collect, aiming to reduce fraud and misrepresentation.

SB5973 aims to protect the integrity of Washington's initiative and referendum process by requiring a minimum number of signatures before a ballot.

SB5973 seeks to safeguard the initiative and referendum process in Washington by implementing stricter requirements for ballot measure submissions. It mandates that a legal voter must gather at least 1,000 signatures before filing an initiative or referendum measure with the secretary of state. Additionally, the bill prohibits any compensation for signature gatherers based on the number of signatures they collect, aiming to reduce fraud and misrepresentation.