HJR 545: Legislation by Initiative
JOINT RESOLUTION by Geller ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Jacquet
Legislation by Initiative; Proposes amendment to the State Constitution to allow proposal & approval of laws by initiative without legislative or gubernatorial approval; prescribes requirements for such initiatives; requires extraordinary vote of Legislature to amend or repeal laws approved by voters; provides for Supreme Court review of initiative petitions; & requires ballot statements for such initiatives to include statement of economic impact.
Last Action:
3/14/2020
House -
Died in Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2019 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/15/2019 | House |
• Referred to Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee; Civil Justice Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 45 |
| 1/14/2020 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 45 |
| 3/14/2020 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Oversight, Transparency and Public Management Subcommittee |
