The Fair Initiatives Lend Transparency to Every Resident Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the initiative and referendum process in the District of Columbia by amending the Election Code of 1955. Key provisions include requiring the Board of Elections to reject initiatives that address more than one subject or are substantially similar to measures rejected in the past six years. The legislation also extends the time for the Office of the Attorney General and the General Counsel to provide advisory opinions from 15 to 30 days, and mandates that the Office of the Chief Financial Officer issue a fiscal impact statement within 15 days of receiving a proposed initiative. Additionally, the bill stipulates that a fiscal impact summary must be included on the petition sheet and the ballot, ensuring voters are informed of the costs associated with proposed measures.

Further amendments include extending the objection period for both proposers and the public from 10 to 30 days, and requiring the Board of Elections to hold a public meeting to determine the acceptance or refusal of proposed measures. The legislation also mandates that the summary statement, short title, and fiscal impact summary be printed in at least 12-point font on the petition sheet. These changes are designed to provide greater transparency and clarity in the initiative process, allowing voters to make more informed decisions while ensuring that measures are adequately vetted before being placed on the ballot.