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A 1196

Relates to actions involving public petition and participation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Deborah Glick and 1 co-sponsor

Proposes rules for public petitions and participation in government, outlining filing procedures and who can participate in hearings.

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 1196

Summary: Assembly Bill A-1196 — Relates to actions involving public petition and participation

Overview

  • Bill number: A-1196
  • Title: Relates to actions involving public petition and participation
  • Status: Referred to the Judiciary
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon
  • Cosponsor: Deborah Glick
  • Related bills: A-10592 (prior-session), A-2342 (prior-session); Senate companion: S-2494 (listed twice)

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates it concerns “actions involving public petition and participation.” Based on the information provided, the exact substantive aims and scope are not included in the summary. The bill would be expected to address procedures, rights, or rules related to how the public petitions government or participates in public processes. The precise goals (e.g., petition filing procedures, thresholds, timelines, or access to hearings) would be defined in the bill’s text.

Key Provisions (Status of Text)

  • No specific provisions are available in the provided information.
  • As with many measures addressing petition and participation, potential areas of change could include:
    • How petitions are submitted to government bodies
    • Requirements for petition signatures, sponsorship, or verification
    • Access to public hearings, comment periods, or meeting participation
    • Remedies or enforcement related to petition processes
  • Until the text is published, precise provisions, definitions, limitations, and penalties (if any) cannot be confirmed.

Affected Parties

  • Members of the public and organized groups who file petitions or participate in government decision-making processes
  • Government agencies and legislative offices responsible for handling petitions and public input
  • Advocacy groups with interest in participatory governance and transparency

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Current stage: Referred to the Judiciary committee, indicating the bill is at an early committee stage and will require committee consideration, potential amendments, and a vote before advancing.
  • Next steps: If advanced by the Judiciary committee, the bill would move through additional legislative stages (potential committee approval, floor consideration in the Assembly, and parity actions in the Senate if/when a companion moves). Companion in the Senate is S-2494, which suggests cross-chamber activity may occur in parallel or subsequently.

Additional Context

  • The bill has related prior-session measures (A-10592 and A-2342) and a Senate companion (S-2494), indicating ongoing or previous interest in refining public petition and participation processes.
  • For a precise understanding of scope and impact, the full text and any committee memos or fiscal notes should be reviewed once available.

If you’d like, I can update this summary as soon as the bill text or committee materials are released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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