SEC. 14.100. GENERAL.
§ 14.100
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In plain language
City voters have the power to propose new laws (initiatives) and to reject existing laws or measures (referendums), unless the Article specifies otherwise.
San Francisco voters can create new laws by initiative and can stop existing laws using referendums. This applies unless a specific rule in this part of the Code says something different.
- Complex:The phrase 'except as otherwise provided in this Article' signals that this general rule has multiple exceptions defined elsewhere in the same Article, making the full legal effect difficult to assess without cross-referencing those sections.
- Controversial:The scope and use of initiative and referendum powers are subjects of ongoing public debate in San Francisco regarding democratic process, procedural requirements, and what types of measures can or cannot be subject to voter action.
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Official text
Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the voters of the City and County shall have the power to enact initiatives and the power to nullify acts or measures involving legislative matters by referendum.