MD · constitutions
Md. Const. art. XVI, § 1
(a) The people reserve to themselves power known as The Referendum, by petition to have submitted to the registered voters of the State, to approve or reject at the polls, any Act, or part of any Act of the General Assembly, if approved by the Governor, or, if passed by the General Assembly over the veto of the Governor;
(b) The provisions of this Article shall be self–executing; provided that additional legislation in furtherance thereof and not in conflict therewith may be enacted.
History
(1914, ch. 673, ratified Nov. 2, 1915.)
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- mgaleg.maryland.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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