What is the annual deadline to submit a petition to the Secretary of State in order for the question to appear on that year’s ballot?
During the odd-numbered year, the deadline is the 50th day after the convening of the Legislature in the First Regular Session. During the even-numbered year, the deadline is the 25th day after the convening of the Legislature in the Second Regular Session. If that day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the deadline is 5:00 P.M. on the next business day. The next filing deadline (for the November 2011 election) is January 20, 2011.