Modifies provisions for amendment and repeal of statutory provisions initially proposed by the people
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would change how laws passed by ordinary citizens can be changed or removed by the state legislature. Under the new rules, a law initially created by voters would be much harder to alter in the first two years after it takes effect, requiring supermajority votes from the General Assembly to repeal or amend it. After those initial two years, the requirement for changing such laws would drop to a simple majority vote. This measure directly affects the state's legislative process and the longevity of citizen-initiated statutes.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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District
P
Robert Sauls
DDemocratic
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