Introduced
by
To require the language of statewide ballot initiatives to be pre-approved for clarity by the state board of canvassers before the initiative sponsors can begin collecting petition signatures. Under current law an initiative sponsor may do this but it is not required.
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that applies the ballot form provisions of Senate Bill 952 to local governments.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)
To require petitions to place a question on a local government ballot, to contain the full text of the sections to changed or added, with new language in all capital letters, and deleted language printed with strikeout-lines through it.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
