The bill does not change the number of signatures needed for independent candidates. (thirdpartypolitics.us)
This is the bill to lower the number of signatures needed for newly - qualifying parties and independent candidates to get on the ballot. (thirdpartypolitics.us)
Doing that would shorten the time opponents have for gathering petition signatures needed to place the bill before voters in a referendum, making it more difficult to pull off a referendum. (washingtonblade.com)