Ballot initiatives-duplicate laws passed.
This bill removes a provision that allowed Wyoming's attorney general to void ballot initiatives if they were deemed substantially similar to existing laws. It directly affects citizens and groups submitting initiative petitions, ensuring their proposals cannot be blocked solely on this grounds. The change takes effect July 1, 2025, streamlining the process for placing initiatives on the ballot without the duplicate law review.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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P
Jayme Lien
RRepublican
Co
Ann Lucas
RRepublican
Co
Marlene Brady
RRepublican
Co
Steve Johnson
RRepublican
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