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Occupy the Ballot: Indiana
  1. Signatures
    223 out of 1,000
    Petitioning
    1. The Governor of IN (+ 20 others)
      Petitioning
      close
      • The Governor of IN
      • The IN State Senate
      • The IN State House
      • Republican Caucus Chair (Kathy Kreag Richardson)
      • Democratic Whip (Kreg Battles)
      • Republican Whip (David Frizzell)
      • Speaker of the House (Brian Bosma)
      • Democratic Indiana House Speaker (Pat Bauer)
      • Republican Floor Leader (Bill Friend)
      • Democratic Floor Leader (Linda Lawson)
      • Democratic Caucus Chair (F. Dale Grubb)
      • Republican Floor Leader (Connie Lawson)
      • Republican Caucus Chair (James Merritt, Jr.)
      • Republican Whip (Brandt Hershman)
      • Minority Leader (Vi Simpson)
      • Republican President Pro Tempore (David Long)
      • Asst Leader (Timothy Lanane)
      • Republican Assistant Pro Tempore (Sue Landske)
      • Caucus Chair (Jim Arnold)
      • Democratic Whip (Earline Rogers)
      • Democratic Whip (Lindel Hume)
  2. Created By
    Occupy Indiana
About this Petition Petition Letter Petition Updates

Our goal is to allow the registered voters of Indiana to petition for issues to be placed on the ballot for a statewide vote. This would give every voter the ability to shape Indiana’s political discourse. Our system of government was designed for our representatives to be responsible to their constituents, but  the current political situation gives emphasis to large donors, lobbyists, and special interest groups. Ballot initiatives are one way to return the power to the American citizen.
We feel direct democracy techniques are the best way for citizens to participate in their government. Voter turnout is higher in states with ballot initiative rights, and voters with these rights can impact issues directly without choosing between political parties or candidates. Join us today in our fight for freedom, liberty, and opportunity. 

Why People Are Signing
Recent Signatures

Give Indiana voters the right to petition for ballot initiatives.

Greetings,

I just signed the following petition addressed to: Indiana State Legislature.

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Give Indiana voters the right to petition for ballot initiatives.

We the People of Indiana hereby petition the Indiana State Legislature to amend the state constitution to allow for citizen ballot initiatives. Registered voters in Ohio and Michigan have the right to petition for initiated statutes, initiated amendments, and referendums to be placed on the ballot for a popular vote.We desire the rights of our neighboring countrymen to petition our government. However, in order to ensure that the petitions are representative of the will of Indiana citizens, we recommend a provision that would prohibit financial or material compensation for petition signatures or signature gathering. We request that a member of the Indiana General Assembly file a joint resolution that would effectively designate the procedures for Indiana citizens to petition for ballot measures. Please forward all responses to occupytheballotindiana@gmail.com
Thank you for your consideration,
Your constituency.
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Sincerely,

[Your name]

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