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thankubest t1_j2pw6su wrote

Reply to comment by tapakip in Massachusetts laws that go into effect in 2023 by ak47workaccnt

The MA legislature seems to meddle in every single ballot initiative when they don’t get what they want. It would be nice if we had a law that protected ballot initiatives from having any related laws implemented for 5 years or something

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tghost474 t1_j2qnub0 wrote

I would also be great if we had state based electoral colleges. it’s fun to dream…

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j2rsxo8 wrote

I get the idea but the point of our system isn't to govern by ballot initiative. The practical outcome of that kind of restriction is that pretty much any new law is going to be held up by faux initiatives. Legislature considering a police reform bill? Every FOP in the state would gather signatures for a ballot question to neuter the issue. You'd basically neuter the government in favor of a less efficient method that isn't even guaranteed to get the best results.

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