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SC 517
Overview: SC 517, titled "Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements", died in committee on January 20, 2025.Purpo
Overview: SC 517, titled "Constitution; amend Section 273 to reinstate initiative process and revise initiative signature requirements", died in committee on January 20, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The concurrent resolution aims to amend the state constitution to reinstate the citizen initiative process and revise the signature requirements for placing initiatives on the ballot.
Key Provisions:
- Reinstates the ability for citizens to propose laws and constitutional amendments through the initiative process
- Reduces the number of signatures required to place an initiative on the ballot from 10% to 8% of the total votes cast in the last gubernatorial election
Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution would impact the state's citizens by restoring their ability to directly propose legislation and constitutional changes through the initiative process. It could also affect the legislature by potentially increasing the number of citizen-initiated measures appearing on the ballot.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The concurrent resolution died in committee, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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