2009 Senate Bill 951

Require pre-approval of Constitutional initiative language

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 28, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To require the language of statewide ballot initiatives that propose to amend the Constitution 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

Nov. 18, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 19, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote