BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

HB 1553: Ballot titles

Concerning the proper form of certain ballot titles.

Summary

  • The number of words allowed in the concise statement for constitutional amendments, initiatives, and referendum bills is increased to 25.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 1553), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 9, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 1, 1995
Prime sponsor
Les Thomas (R-31)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the House
Last action
May 1, 1995
Session law
Chapter 185, Laws of 1995
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 5627

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Les Thomas (R-31)

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 9, 1995
Version voted on: HB 1553
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican61001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 10, 1995
Version voted on: HB 1553
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24001
Republican23001
How each member voted

History

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HB 1553 in other sessions

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