Opponents argue that under Amendment L, 41% of voters could block the majority. But “the voters” in that argument means those who cast ballots, not all registered voters. In an election with 64% turnout, as it was in our last presidential election, a constitutional amendment can currently pass with support from 32% of registered voters. At a 60% threshold, it would take about 38.4%.
Neither represents a majority of all registered voters, but Amendment L requires broader consensus before changing our foundational document.
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