WA HB2195

Noncharter code cities with populations of 30,000 or more are required to provide initiative and referendum powers by ordinance within one year; cities under 30,000 may adopt these powers voluntarily through election

Charter cities with populations of 30,000 or more that lack initiative and referendum provisions must submit a ballot proposition to amend their charter to add these powers at the next general election

Signature requirements for initiative and referendum petitions are increased from 15% to 25% of votes cast in the highest-turnout citywide race (or total council votes if no citywide race) at the last general election

Legislative authorities gain the option to pass a modified or alternative ordinance in response to citizen initiatives, with both versions appearing on the ballot alongside a rejection option for voters

Ordinances adopted by citizen initiative cannot be repealed or amended for two years except by voter approval; after two years, a two-thirds supermajority of the city legislative authority may also amend or repeal