A constitutional referendum was held in Georgia on 2 November 2003 alongside parliamentary elections. The constitutional changes proposed would reduce the number of seats in the next Parliament of Georgia from 235 to 150.
With almost 90% voting in favour,Georgia 2, November 2003: Reduction of Parliament from 235 to 150 seats Direct Democracy the changes were first implemented following the 2008 Georgian legislative election.
Background Prior to the referendum, citizens groups had gathered 218,000 signatures on a petition calling for a reduction in the number of MPs, higher than the 200,000 required for a constitutional initiative. On 3 September 2003 President Eduard Shevardnadze signed a decree approving the referendum.
Results
ChoiceVotes%For1,590,30989.61Against184,20910.39Invalid/blank votes123,466–Total1,904,105100Registered voters/turnout3,178,59363.89Source: Direct Democracy
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