Name :   Paddy McGuire et al. Organization :   N/A Post Date :   9/27/2005 Glossary Comments Glossary Term :   Referral Definition :   Comment :   Referral: A process by which a legislative body sends proposed legislation to the people as a ballot measure for final approval or rejection. In some jurisdictions, there are mandatory referrals (such as constitutional amendments) and discretionary referral (the legislative body decides to refer).