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Name :   David Mertz, et al.
Organization :   N/A
Post Date :   9/27/2005

Glossary Comments
Glossary Term :  Ballot Measure
Definition :  
Comment :  Legislation pertaining to the adoption of laws, statutes, resolutions, and/or amendments to state constitutions that appear on the ballot for approval or rejection.  

Explanation: Particularly at a municipal or county level, some ballot measures are neither laws nor amendments. Adding statutes and resolutions seems inclusive.