GA HR462

Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Georgia citizens to enact, repeal, or amend state statutes through direct initiative and referendum, requiring signatures from 8% of registered voters from the last presidential election collected across at least half of the state's congressional districts

Requires 60% voter approval at a general election for statutory initiatives to become law, with approved measures taking effect July 1 following the election unless an earlier date is specified

Allows citizens to propose constitutional amendments through direct initiative with signatures from 10% of registered voters, requiring two-thirds voter approval for ratification

Prohibits initiatives on certain topics including appropriations, taxation and finance, retirement systems, public safety emergencies, state institutions, local legislation, and modifications to the initiative process itself

Petitions must be filed at least 180 days before a general election; rejected proposals cannot be resubmitted in substantially similar form for 3 years