Affidavit for Proposed Initiative - Washington

Affidavit for Proposed Initiative is a legal document that was released by the Washington Secretary of State - a government authority operating within Washington.

FAQ

Q: What is an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative?A: An Affidavit for Proposed Initiative is a document used in the state of Washington to initiate the legislative process for a proposed law.

Q: What is the purpose of an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative?A: The purpose of an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative is to gather signature support to place a proposed law on the ballot for voters to decide.

Q: What information is required in an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative?A: The Affidavit for Proposed Initiative must include the full text of the proposed law, the names and contact information of the sponsors, and a statement of fiscal impacts.

Q: Who can sign an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative?A: Any registered voter in the state of Washington can sign an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative.

Q: How many signatures are needed for an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative?A: The number of signatures required depends on the jurisdiction and type of proposed law, ranging from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands.

Q: What happens after an Affidavit for Proposed Initiative is submitted?A: Once the Affidavit for Proposed Initiative is submitted, the signatures will be verified, and if enough valid signatures are collected, the proposed law will be placed on the ballot for voters to decide.