Bill
SC 518
Overview: SC 518, "Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes", died in committee, introduced on Ja
Overview: SC 518, "Constitution; amend to provide that the people have the right to propose new statutes and amend or repeal existing statutes", died in committee, introduced on January 20, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this concurrent resolution is to amend the state constitution to grant citizens the power to directly propose new laws, as well as amend or repeal existing statutes through a citizen-led initiative process.
Key Provisions:
- Allows citizens to draft and submit proposed statutes to the legislature for consideration
- Establishes a process for citizens to gather a required number of signatures to place a proposed statute on the ballot for a public vote
- Grants citizens the ability to petition to amend or repeal existing laws through a similar ballot initiative process
Affected Parties and Impacts: If passed, this amendment would empower citizens with direct legislative powers, allowing them to bypass the traditional lawmaking process and enact laws through popular vote. This could increase civic engagement and government accountability, but also raises concerns about the potential for special interests or misinformation to drive the legislative agenda.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The concurrent resolution died in committee and did not advance further in the legislative process. Constitutional amendments typically require a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers before being placed on the ballot for public ratification.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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