Initiative Petition Bills

SJR 12 (This bill has vague language that purports to further define the single subject rule in initiative petitions. The vague language could be used to restrict the scope of initiative petitions.)

• 5 for Democracy: Call or email your State Senator to express your OPPOSITION TO SJR 12 or use the initiative petition specific dial-through number sponsored by Jobs for Justice, 833-491-0334. Leave a message with your zip code and it will be routed to your Senator.

SJR 28 (Increases the threshold for passage of a citizen’s initiative petition from a simple majority to a majority of votes cast statewide and a majority of congressional districts.)

• 5 for Democracy: Call or email your State Senator to express your OPPOSITION TO SJR 28 or use the initiative petition specific dial-through number sponsored by Jobs for Justice, 833-491-0334. Leave a message with your zip code and it will be routed to your Senator.

HJR 43 (Increases threshold for passage of Initiative Petition-driven Constitutional Amendments from a simple majority to 60%.)

• 5 for Democracy: call or email your State Representative to express your OPPOSITION TO HJR 43.

Voting Rights Bills

SB 44 (Makes removing registered voters from the voter roles easier.)

• 5 for Democracy: Contact your senator and urge them to vote NO on SB 44. Legislator Lookup

Education Bills

SB 81 (Authorizes parents to choose the school that their children attend and direct state aid for that child to that chosen school.)

• 5 for Democracy: Call or email your State Senator to express your OPPOSITION TO SB 81.

Gun Violence Bills

HB 282 (Allows concealed carry on public transportation.)

• 5 fo Democracy: Call or email your State Senator to express your OPPOSITION TO HB 282.
• Links to further reading: KMBC article

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