A common use of direct lobbying is to persuade the general public about a ballot proposal.

There would also be clear descriptions of ballot proposals, as well information on how, where and when to vote.

The decision did not address the issue of whether the ballot proposal would become law if approved.

Some legislators said they opposed the ballot proposal because of that provision.

A 50% majority is required for a ballot proposal to pass and become law.

To date, no organized opposition has emerged to any of the ballot proposals.

Voters in Westchester will also add their voice to those of others around the state on four ballot proposals.

But Moores's general manager did not sound so sure that was possible without approval of the ballot proposal.

Government by referendum is often a bad idea - California's endless ballot proposals being a case in point.

A ballot proposal to emphasize the English language in public schools was defeated.