Introduced
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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
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To prohibit and imnpose penalties on the circulator of a statewide ballot measure petition who knowingly acquires a signature through fraud, misrepresentation or deceit.
The amendment failed 16 to 21 (details)
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 888, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 888 would require all elections in the state to be held on either the August or November election days.
The amendment failed 7 to 30 (details)
Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
