Introduced
by
To require the Board of State Canvassers to certify a citizen-initiated ballot proposal unless the petition is not in proper form or the number of valid signatures is insufficient. Note: In 2004 the Board of State Canvassers made headlines when two members refused to certify a petition that met these standards. This was quickly reversed by the Court of Appeals.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 57 to 49 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To require the Board of State Canvassers to certify a citizen-initiated ballot proposal unless the petition is not in proper form or the number of valid signatures is insufficient. Note: In 2004 the Board of State Canvassers made headlines when two members refused to certify a petition that met these standards. This was quickly reversed by the Court of Appeals.
