BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2943: Referenda

Permitting legislators under the ethics law to discuss referenda submitted by the legislature.

Summary

  • Declares that "normal and regular conduct" for a legislator includes discussing a ballot proposition placed on the ballot by the legislature. Legislators are permitted to discuss such a ballot measure, including its merits and demerits. Authorizes legislators to state their position on such a ballot measure, including advocacy expressions of support or opposition.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2002
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maryann Mitchell (R-30)
Introduced
February 11, 2002 in the House
Last action
February 11, 2002

AN ACT Relating to referenda;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maryann Mitchell (R-30)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to State Government.

HB 2943 in other sessions

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