Proposed amendment would let voters pass or repeal federal laws

Voters could pass or repeal federal laws through a national vote. Only laws within Congress's powers would qualify. Voters could not declare war, authorize private attacks or seizures, set rules for captures on land or water, or call up the militia. They also could not allocate government spending or amend the Constitution. The amendment would require ratification within seven years after its submission to the states.

Petitioners would submit the full proposed law or repeal text to designated House and Senate officers. Signature targets would use turnout in the presidential election most recent before submission. Certification would require compliance with the Constitution and enough valid signatures. Signatures must be collected during the 18 months ending on submission. Certified proposals would appear at the next election allowed by the referenced federal law that falls at least 120 days after certification.

At least 60% of votes cast on a proposal would be needed to pass it. Voters would need to qualify to vote for their state's larger legislative chamber. Congress could amend or repeal an approved law, or restore any part of a repealed law, during the protected period only with two-thirds of each chamber's members voting yes. Each law or repeal would take effect on its own terms, starting the two-year restriction on Congress.