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Name :   Paddy McGuire et al.
Organization :   N/A
Post Date :   9/27/2005

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Glossary Term :  Referral
Definition :  
Comment :  Referral: A process by which a legislative body sends proposed legislation to the people as a ballot measure for final approval or rejection. In some jurisdictions, there are mandatory referrals (such as constitutional amendments) and discretionary referral (the legislative body decides to refer).