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Federal Earned Income Tax Credit: What Legislators Need to Know

The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) puts cash into the hands of working poor families. Nationally, the federal EITC delivered $59 billion to lower income workers in 2010 and helped lift more working families out of poverty than any other federal program. NCSL provides information on how to help your constituents take advantage of this credit. More
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![2011] Ballot Measure Election ResultsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2383223832Summary of results of 2011 ballot measure elections
![2011] 2011 Ballot Measures PreviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/24/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2375823758Preview of the statewide measures appearing on 2011 ballots.
![RECALL] Recall of State OfficialsReports9/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658116581Overview of process for the recall of state officers
![PROCESS] Signature RequirementsReports4/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658516585Overview and description of initiative petition signature requirements
![GEN] Chart of the Initiative StatesReports5/8/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658916589Chart providing an overview of which states have the initiative and popular referendum, and the type of process each state has
![Database] Ballot Measures DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases3/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658016580Database of statewide ballot measures
![Database] Initiative & Referendum Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases3/4/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657716577Database of state legislation dealing with the initiative, referendum and recall processes
![GEN] Initiative, Referendum and Recall: OverviewReports7/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660016600General overview of the initiative, referendum and recall processes
[RECALL] Recall of Local OfficialsReports7/12/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654016540Summary of recall provisions applying to local officials.
Voter Information: A Snapshot of State ApproachesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2249122491An overview of the voter information provided by states.
Drawing Maps That Will Stand Up In Court PresentationMeetings1/25/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2209822098How To Draw Maps That Will Stand Up In Court Presentation
Taking the InitiativeArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2141921419A pilot project in Oregon would make the ballot a tool for civic education.
Measure for MeasureArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2140221402A sour economy keeps down the number of ballot initiatives on this year’s ballot.
The Anti-Tax, Anti-Government MoodArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2148821488Ballot measure news
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Animals and HuntingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2148921489An overview of ballot measures dealing with animals and hunting in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] Ballot Measures 2010Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128121281NCSL's homepage for news on ballot measures nationwide.
[2010] Ballot Measures 2010: An OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128321283An analysis of 2010 ballot measures.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures:Drugs/Tobacco/AlcoholArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2132921329An overview of ballot measures dealing with drugs, tobacco and alcohol in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: LegislaturesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133021330An overview of ballot measures dealing with legislatures in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Elections/RedistrictingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133121331An overview of ballot measures dealing with elections and redistricting in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] 2010 Ballot Measures: Budgets,Taxes,RevenueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2133221332An overview of ballot measures dealing with budgets, taxes and revenue in the Nov. 2, 2010, election.
[2010] A Very Early Look at 2010 Ballot MeasuresReports8/31/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011420114A summary of what is on statewide ballots this year as of summer 2010.
Initiative States Ranked in Order of UseReports8/31/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2123821238A table showing the total number of initiatives on the ballot in each of the 24 initiative states.
Same-Sex Marriage on the BallotReports8/4/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2093920939Overview of same-sex marriage questions on state ballots.
[PROCESS] Paid vs. Volunteer PetitionersReports6/17/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1650216502Overview of state laws surrounding the payment of initiative petition circulators.
[2010] 2010 Primary Ballot Measures: California and MaineArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2045420454An overview of the ten measures on California and Maine ballots in the June 8, 2010 primary election.
[2010] Initiative Petition Filing Deadlines: 2010Reports4/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2011620116Chart of filing deadlines for initiative petitions aiming for the 2010 ballot.
[2009] 2009 Ballot Measure Results: Few SurprisesReports11/4/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1905319053Overview of election results for 2009 ballot measures
[2009] 2009 Ballot Measures PreviewReports10/22/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1890818908Overview of the 26 statewide ballot measures to be considered on November 3, 2009
[IRTF] Initiative and Referendum in the 21st CenturyReports8/14/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1823118231Final Report and Recommendations of the NCSL I&R Task Force
[PROCESS] Supermajority Vote RequirementsReports5/12/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658416584Summarizes requirements for supermajority votes to pass statewide ballot measures.
[PROCESS] The Indirect InitiativeReports5/12/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658716587Overview of the indirect initiative process
[PROCESS] Banning Same or Similar Measures from the Ballot for a Specified Period of TimeReports5/12/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654116541Overview on states that prohibit a failed initiative from appearing on the ballot again for a specified period of time.
[GEN] Initiative & Referendum Information on the WebReports5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1656016560Links to information provided by other organizations, and to state agencies in I&R states.
[PROCESS] Initiative Subject RestrictionsReports5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653816538A table summarizing the various restrictions placed on the subject matter an initiative may address
[PROCESS] Limits on the Legislature's Power to Amend and Repeal Initiated StatutesReports5/11/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653916539An overview of restrictions on the ability of legislatures to amend or repeal laws created by initiative
SL Magazine: Battle for the BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1743417434Outdated laws governing the initiative process allow abuse.
SL Mag: The People SpeakArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters12/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1866818668Voters faced important and sometimes complex policy questions on statewide ballots.
[2008] Tax and Revenue Measures on the 2008 BallotReports11/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1647616476Overview of tax & revenue measures on the November 2008 ballot
[2008] 2008 Ballot Measure ResultsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/13/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1648016480Summary of results of statewide ballot measure elections in November 2008
[2008] Renewable Energy Measures of the 2008 BallotReports11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1647516475Summary of renewable energy measures on November 2008 statewide ballots
[2008] Same-Sex Marriage on the 2008 BallotReports11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1647816478Summary of same-sex marriage measurse on November 2008 statewide ballots
[2008] 2008 Pre-Election Overview: Ballot MeasuresArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/30/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1649216492Pre-election summary of measures on statewide ballots in November 2008
[2008] Florida Court Blocks Three Amendments from the BallotReports9/5/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657416574News summary of Florida Supreme Court action blocking three legislative referenda from the November 2008 ballot
In The Voters Hands, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1645816458Ballot questions reflect what’s on the minds of Americans.
Online Extra: In the Voters' Hands, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1646116461List of states in which citizens can place ballot questions on the ballot through the initiative process
[2008] Initiative Petition Filing Deadlines: 2008Reports7/8/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657616576Initiative petition filing deadlines for access to the 2008 ballot
State Legislatures Magazine: Direct Democracy's Disaster, March 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/21/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1646416464Article from tate Legislatures Magazine: Direct Democracy's Disaster, March 2007
[IRTF] Initiative and Referendum Reform Task ForceReports12/18/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659816598Description of NCSL's I&R Reform Task Force
Press Release: Americans Take Measured Approach to Ballot Measures (2006)Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/8/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=16490164902006 Press Release: Americans Take Measured Approach to Ballot Measures
[PROCESS] Laws Governing Petition CirculatorsReports8/4/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653516535Overview of the various laws governing initiative petition circulators
[PROCESS] Single Subject Rules: Initiative and ReferendumReports4/7/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1654216542A summary of single subject rules for initiative proposals
[GEN] Elections Campaign Finance and Redistricting Issues OverviewArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/10/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1660716607Overview of NCSL's information and services related to elections, campaign finance, initiative & referendum and redistricting
[PROCESS] Drafting the Initiative ProposalReports7/2/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1659016590Overview of state laws regarding the drafting of initiative proposals
[GEN] Initiative & Referendum Information on the WebReports7/2/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657816578Links to other online sources of information on initiative and referendum
Idaho Geographic Distribution Lawsuit (2001)Reports3/19/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657516575Idaho Geographic Distribution Lawsuit 2001
Washington Petition Drafting Lawsuit (2001)Reports3/19/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657016570Washington Petition Drafting Lawsuit (2001)
[IRTF] Initiative and Referendum in the 21st Century: Final Report of NCSL's I&R Task ForceReports3/10/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657116571Final report of NCSL's I&R Reform Task Force
[PROCESS] Preparation of a Ballot Title and SummaryReports3/2/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658616586Overview of how initiative ballot titles and summaries are prepared
[PROCESS] Verifying SignaturesReports3/2/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1658316583Overview of how states verify signatures on initiative petitions
[GEN] Initiative and Referendum PublicationsReports1/2/2003 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1657316573Bibliography of I&R publications
Animal Rights and Wildlife Measures on the 2002 BallotArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/19/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1651316513Animal Rights and Wildlife Measures on the 2002 Ballot
[PROCESS] Initiative Process 101Reports10/11/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1652816528A brief overview of the initiative process
[PROCESS] Voter Information PamphletsReports7/2/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653116531A table summarizing provisions for voter information pamphlets in the I&R states
Petition Circulation PeriodsReports7/2/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653216532
[PROCESS] Fiscal Impact StatementsReports7/2/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653416534State requirements for fiscal analysis of initiative measures
[PROCESS] When Initiatives Can Appear on the BallotReports7/2/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653616536Summary of restrictions on when initiatives may appear on the ballot
Restrictions on the Dedication of Revenue via the InitiativeReports7/2/2002 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1653716537Restrictions on the Dedication of Revenue via the Initiative
[IRTF] I and R Reform Task Force: BiosMeetings12/18/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1651716517Bios of the members of the 2001 NCSL I&R Reform Task Force
[IRTF] NCSL: I&R Task Force RosterReports11/15/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1655916559Roster of members of NCSL's I&R Reform Task Force

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