This proposal seeks to enable voters in California to electronically sign petitions for initiatives, referenda, and recalls, which is currently not legally recognized.

The timeline primarily depends on the amount of volunteer support received for circulating the proposal and collecting signatures. Once approved for circulation, there's a six-month period to gather at least 546,651 valid voter signatures. The initiative will keep running as needed until it becomes law.

Electronic signature gathering offers increased accessibility, transparency, and efficiency. Voters can participate from anywhere, with each signature instantly counted. It reduces the potential for errors and fraud seen with paper-based systems.

Security measures similar to those used in online banking and other secure transactions can be employed. It's also worth noting that hacking attempts may be mitigated by the nature of the process itself – hacking a proposal to get it on the ballot doesn't guarantee votes, and blocking a popular proposal only delays its inevitable resubmission.

By categorizing proposals based on support levels, voters can focus on the most relevant ones. Additionally, adjusting the percentage of signatures needed for proposal qualification could help manage the volume of initiatives.

The timeline primarily depends on the amount of volunteer support received for circulating the proposal and collecting signatures. Once approved for circulation, there's a six-month period to gather at least 625,000 valid voter signatures. The initiative will keep running as needed until it becomes law.