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LC 4035

Revise vote requirement to enact constitutional amendment by legislative referendum

2025 Regular Session

LC 4035 would change the vote threshold to pass constitutional amendments referred to voters by the legislature, altering passage odds for legislative-referred amendments.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 4035

Summary of LC 4035 - Revise vote requirement to enact constitutional amendment by legislative referendum

Overview

LC 4035 is a bill that proposes changing the vote threshold required for enacting constitutional amendments that are placed on the ballot via legislative referendum. The bill appears to apply specifically to amendments referred to voters by the legislature, not to other routes such as citizen-initiated amendments. The exact numeric threshold or standard to be used is not provided in the available materials; the final text would specify the revised requirement.

  • Bill Number: LC 4035
  • Title: Revise vote requirement to enact constitutional amendment by legislative referendum
  • Status: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester (early drafting stage)
  • Introduced: December 15, 2024
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendment Proposals, Elections (Ballot Issues)
  • Current Phase: Draft development with Legislative Counsel; multiple drafting steps completed or in progress

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s purpose)

  • Change the vote requirement for approving constitutional amendments that are referred to voters through the legislative referendum process.
  • The provision would be applied specifically to legislative-referendum-based constitutional amendments; it does not (based on available information) automatically apply to other amendment pathways.
  • The exact revised threshold (e.g., a higher or lower percentage, a different voting standard, or a chamber-specific requirement) is to be defined in the bill’s text.

Potential Impact

  • Legislative Effect: If enacted, the threshold for approving legislative-referred constitutional amendments would be altered, potentially changing how easily or how difficult it is for such amendments to pass.
  • Voters: The voting base for constitutional changes would be affected only for amendments that originate from the legislature and are sent to the ballot.
  • Political Strategy: The amendment could influence legislative strategy around proposing amendments and negotiating votes within both chambers.
  • Legal/Procedural: Possible need for transitional or clarification language if the bill changes ongoing or pending amendments; such details would appear in the final bill text.

Affected Parties and Entities

  • State Legislature (both chambers)
  • State voters who would vote on legislative-referred constitutional amendments
  • Election officials responsible for administering ballot measures
  • Constitutional amendment proponents and opponents

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • 2024-12-15: Drafter Assigned (initial drafting phase)
  • 2025-02-06 to 2025-02-11: Draft in various stages (Legal Review, Edit, Input/Proofing, Final Drafter Review)
  • 2025-02-11: (LC) Draft in Assembly
  • 2025-02-11: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery
  • 2025-02-26: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester

Next Steps

  • Review the full text of LC 4035 to confirm the exact revised threshold and any transitional provisions.
  • Assess fiscal and administrative implications, if any, associated with changing the vote threshold.
  • Monitor committee hearings and floor debates for clarifications on implementation dates and applicability to specific amendments.

If you’d like, I can adapt this summary once the bill text is available and provide a more precise articulation of the revised threshold and any associated provisions.

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

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