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GOP leaders call proposed changes to initiative process 'anti‑democratic'
Summary
Republican leaders criticized Senate Bill 5973 changes to the initiative process, saying it would make qualifying citizen initiatives harder and alter ballot-title rules; they urged listening to the secretary of state's office and warned about stacking the deck against voters.
Republican leaders at the availability criticized a proposed change to Washington’s initiative process, which reporters identified as Senate Bill 5973.
Carlene Johnson of the Center Square asked for the leaders’ view on the bill. Senator Braun called the measure "anti democratic," saying it would make it harder for citizens to present initiatives and was at…
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