Introduced
by
To limit the authority of the state board of canvassers to devise the 100-word description of statewide ballot initiatives that appears on the ballot. This authority would be transferred to the director of the elections bureau in the Secretary of State office, although a majority of the board of canvassers could overrule the director. There are two Republicans and two Democrats on the four-member board, so a decision to overrule would have to be bi-partisan.
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 56 to 45 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
