Republicans in Arizona push measures to curtail citizen-led initiatives

The option to bypass the legislature, which allowed for marijuana legalization and minimum wage increases, is under threat

In November, voters in Arizona will decide whether to limit citizens' ability to get measures on the ballot, a change that could severely curtail direct democracy.

Three upcoming measures, referred to the ballot by Republican state lawmakers, would require a supermajority to approve any taxes on the ballot, limit initiatives to one topic and allow lawmakers to alter ballot measures if any language is illegal or unconstitutional.