legalization ballot initiatives

Legalization ballot initiatives are proposed laws that citizens can directly vote on, allowing them to decide on new laws or changes to existing laws. These initiatives are collected as signatures to qualify for a specific election. If enough signatures are verified, the proposal appears on the ballot for voters to approve or reject. This process empowers the public to have a direct role in shaping legislation, especially on issues like cannabis legalization or other social policies, bypassing the traditional legislative process.