Pack supports amendment to gauge temperature on citizen-led ballot initiatives

Today, Indiana House Democrats offered an amendment to House Bill 1265 to add the question “Shall citizens be allowed to initiate a ballot referendum in Indiana” to each ballot in the November 2024 general election. This amendment failed by a vote of 27-66.  

Throughout the country, Americans have had the opportunity to voice their opinions on issues such as cannabis legalization and abortion. Hoosiers currently do not have that ability.

State Rep. Renee Pack (D-Indianapolis) issued the following statement today after voting for the amendment:

“Citizen-led ballot initiatives are an effective way to hear directly from our constituents. I'm at a loss for what my Republican colleagues are so afraid of. If we believe that we, as legislators, are duty-bound to enact the will of our constituents, wouldn't it make sense to give Hoosiers a way to voice their opinions on issues which directly impact them and their families? This is a common-sense initiative that I will continue to support until the voices of Hoosiers are heard loud and clear at the ballot box.”