HJR 255: Legislation by Initiative
JOINT RESOLUTION by Geller
Legislation by Initiative; Proposes amendment to 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.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2021 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/22/2021 | House |
• Referred to Public Integrity and Elections Committee; Rules Committee; Judiciary Committee |
| 3/2/2021 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 4/30/2021 | House |
• Died in Public Integrity & Elections Committee |
