HB 2259: Initiatives and referenda
Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations.
Summary
- Prohibits an individual from providing or receiving money or other consideration for signature gathering based on the number of signatures obtained on an initiative or referendum petition.
- Requires that a minimum of 1,000 signatures be submitted as part of the filing of a proposed initiative or referendum.
From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2259), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
- IntroducedJan 12, 2026
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Sharlett Mena (D-29)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2026 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 2026
- Companion bill
- SB 5973
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Sharlett Mena (D-29)
22 co-sponsors (22 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2259 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2259 (2023–24) Threats of harm to children
- HB 2259 (2019–20) Background checks/education
- HB 2259 (2017–18) State auditor
- HB 2259 (2015–16) Indecent exposure, crime of
- HB 2259 (2013–14) Livestock nutrient managemnt
- HB 2259 (2011–12) Higher education reporting
- HB 2259 (2009–10) Public records act
- HB 2259 (2007–08) Immunity/corrections officer