What is required for initiative and referendum measures to become laws?

For initiative and referendum measures to become laws, a majority vote is the key requirement. This means that more than half of the voters who participate in the election must support the measure for it to be enacted.

Initiatives allow citizens to propose legislation directly, while referendums enable voters to decide on laws passed by the legislature. In both cases, achieving a simple majority is essential because it reflects the will of the majority of those who have voted, ensuring that decisions represent a collective agreement among the electorate.

Other options, such as a simple majority, two-thirds majority, or unanimous consent, do not align with the standards set forth in the Arizona Constitution for these processes. A simple majority can sometimes be seen as a general term, but in the context of initiatives and referendums, it specifically denotes the need for just over half of the votes cast. Hence, a majority vote clearly and succinctly captures the requirement necessary for these measures to become law.