Revise laws regarding legislative interim committee review of ballot initiatives

2025 Regular Session

LC 2737 would revise how the legislative interim committee reviews ballot initiatives, altering criteria, timelines, and reporting; draft died in process, so no current effect.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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Summary: LC 2737 — Revise laws regarding legislative interim committee review of ballot initiatives

Overview

LC 2737 is a proposed bill that aims to revise the laws governing how the legislative interim committee reviews ballot initiatives. The bill is in the drafting stage and did not advance beyond the drafting process. As of May 27, 2025, the draft is noted as “Died in Process.”

Bill Number: LC 2737

Title: Revise laws regarding legislative interim committee review of ballot initiatives

Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)

Introduced: December 11, 2024

Subject: Ballot Issues / Elections, Legislature

Intent and Scope

The primary stated purpose of LC 2737 is to revise the existing statutory framework for the legislative interim committee’s review of ballot initiatives. The available information does not include the exact text of the provisions, so the specific changes to procedures, criteria, timelines, or reporting requirements are not detailed here.

The bill would modify how the legislative interim committee conducts its review of ballot initiatives.

Exact scope, standards, and procedural changes are not provided in the available record.

Key Provisions (Note on Availability)

The full text of LC 2737 is not included in the provided information. Consequently, precise provisions, changes, and requirements cannot be enumerated here. To obtain the exact language, consult:
- The official state legislative website or docket for LC 2737
- The bill’s author or sponsoring committee
- The fiscal note and committee analyses, if published

In general, bills of this type typically address areas such as:
- Criteria for initiating or conducting interim committee reviews
- Timelines for review and reporting
- Standards for evaluating ballot initiatives (e.g., fiscal impact, legal compliance)
- Procedures for transparency and public comment
- Interaction with election officials and other state agencies

Affected Parties

Legislative interim committee members and staff

Sponsors and proponents of ballot initiatives

State agencies involved in review, analysis, or fiscal impact assessment

Electorate and public stakeholders who participate in or are affected by ballot initiatives

Procedural Timeline and Status

2024-12-11: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold

2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

What this means: The bill did not progress toward enactment. There is no indication of resumption or reintroduction in the information provided.

Potential Impact if Enacted (General)

If LC 2737 were enacted, it could alter how the legislature reviews ballot initiatives during interim periods. Potential impacts might include changes to:
- Review timing and sequencing
- Analytical standards (e.g., fiscal notes, legal sufficiency)
- Public transparency and reporting requirements
- Interaction with election-related processes

Given that the draft died in process, there is no enacted impact to voters or government operations baselined by this bill.

If you’d like, I can help locate the full bill text or provide a summary update if new information is released or the bill is reintroduced.