BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
HB 2570: Initiative & referendum
Protecting the integrity of the initiative and referendum process.
Summary
- Requires the prime sponsor or sponsors of a proposed initiative or referendum (prime sponsor) to take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation.
- Requires the prime sponsor to file a statement of financial affairs with the Public Disclosure Commission.
- Prohibits the prime sponsor from accepting financial remuneration from the ballot campaign funds in excess of the annual salary of a legislator.
- Prohibits the prime sponsor from accepting gifts with an aggregate value in excess of $50 from a single source in a calendar year or a single gift from multiple sources in excess of $50.
From the House Bill Analysis 2010 (HB 2570), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 11, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Geoff Simpson (D-47)
- Introduced
- January 11, 2010 in the House
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of the initiative and referendum process;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2570 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2570 (2019–20) Accessory dwelling units
- HB 2570 (2017–18) Collab drug therapy database
- HB 2570 (2015–16) Spec inquiry judge subpoenas
- HB 2570 (2013–14) Med quality assur commission
- HB 2570 (2011–12) Metal property theft
- HB 2570 (2007–08) Juvenile motor vehicle theft
- HB 2570 (2005–06) Tobacco product sampling