Special Joint Committee On Initiative Petitions - 3-31-2026

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions · March 31, 2026

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Sen. Cindy Friedman, Senate chair of the special joint committee, opened the hearing, named the co‑chairs and several committee members, and explained the committee’s charge under Article 48 to take public testimony on initiative petitions.

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The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on initiative petition 25-12 H (House No. 5003), proposing all‑party state primaries (a top-2/all‑comers style preliminary). Experts gave mixed evidence about turnout and polarization; proponents argued the change would increase competition and participation, while opponents warned of higher costs and greater influence by wealthy backers.

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