SJR 13 – Requires referenda and initiative petitions to be signed by 5% and 8% of the voters in each congressional district

• Sponsor: Justus
• LR Number: 1138S.01I
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 2/7/2011 - Hearing Conducted S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
• Effective Date: Upon Voter Approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 13 - Upon voter approval, petitions for a referendum shall be signed by 5% of the legal voters in each of the congressional districts in the state instead of by 5% of the legal voters in each of 2/3 of the districts. Similarly, petitions for initiatives proposing constitutional changes shall be signed by 8% of the legal voters in each of the congressional districts in the state instead of by 8% of the legal voters in each of 2/3 of the districts.

CHRIS HOGERTY