MD HB1403

Proposes a constitutional amendment creating a citizen initiative process allowing Maryland voters to petition to add, amend, or repeal public general laws or the Maryland Constitution for bills not approved by the General Assembly

Requires petition signatures from at least 10% of votes cast in the last gubernatorial election, with no more than 50% of signers from Baltimore City or any single county

Petitions must be filed within 180 days of the General Assembly's final action on a bill, with the Attorney General approving any summary for accuracy

Approval thresholds differ by proposal type: 50% of votes cast for public general law changes, two-thirds of votes cast for constitutional amendments

Protects approved initiatives from legislative amendment or repeal for 2 years unless changed by a two-thirds vote of both houses of the General Assembly