HJR 349: Legislation by Initiative
JOINT RESOLUTION by Geller
Legislation by Initiative; Proposes amendment to State Constitution to allow proposal of laws by initiative without legislative or gubernatorial approval; prescribe requirements for subject matter, proposal, & approval of such initiatives; require extraordinary vote of each house of Legislature to amend or repeal laws approved by voters; require Legislature to adopt procedures for initiatives; provide for Supreme Court review of initiative petitions; require ballot statements for such initiatives to include statement of economic impact.
Last Action:
5/5/2017
House -
Died in Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2017 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/6/2017 | House |
• Referred to Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee; Rules and Policy Committee; Government Accountability Committee -HJ 55 |
| 3/7/2017 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 55 |
| 5/5/2017 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Oversight, Transparency and Administration Subcommittee |
