When Was the Initiative Passed

In 1902, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved a legislatively referred ballot measure that created Oregon’s initiative and referendum process.

When was the initiative law created?

The initiative is the power of the citizenry to act as legislators in proposing statutes and amendments to the California Constitution. It was established in 1911—along with referenda and recall—as part of the Progressive Movement.

What is the initiative in US history?

An initiative is a means through which any citizen or organization may gather a predetermined number of signatures to qualify a measure to be placed on a ballot, and to be voted upon in a future election (These may be further divided into constitutional amendments and statutory initiatives.