Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting an initiative measure approved by the voters to be amended or repealed by the General Assembly except by referendum
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent the General Assembly from changing or repealing laws created by citizen initiatives without first holding a public vote. Under this rule, any law passed directly by voters could only be altered or canceled through a referendum, ensuring the public has a say in modifying such measures. The change aims to balance the power between the legislature and the electorate by restricting how easily citizen-driven laws can be overturned by lawmakers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Adams
DDemocratic
Co
Kemp Strickler
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Brown
DDemocratic
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