Maryland bill would make it harder to challenge laws by referendum

By Andy Brownfield

Published March 10, 2013 5:00am ET

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Maryland bill would make it harder to challenge laws by referendum — A proposed Maryland constitutional amendment would change the number of signatures required for a referendum from 3 percent of the number of voters in the last gubernatorial election to 5 percent of the total number of registered voters. (Photo: Thinkstock) | Dorota Caderek

It would be more difficult for Marylanders to challenge laws through voter referendums under a constitutional amendment being considered by the Maryland Senate.

Maryland is one of 27 states that allow voters to overturn laws by gathering signatures to put them on a ballot in a process known as a referendum. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Richard Madaleno Jr., D-Montgomery County, would require petitioners to gather more signatures to put a law up for referendum.

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