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IN HJR0001
Joint Resolution
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Scott Pelath
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 4 of the Indiana Constitution establishing citizen initiative and referendum powers for Indiana voters
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Allows voters to propose and adopt constitutional amendments and statutes independently of the General Assembly through initiative with signatures from 2% of voters in the most recent Secretary of State election
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Permits voters to approve or reject any statute or part of a statute enacted by the General Assembly through referendum with signatures from 2% of voters in the most recent Secretary of State election
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Initiative and referendum measures take effect five days after certification if approved by majority vote, except that initiatives requiring government spending do not take effect until funding is provided
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Requires approval by two consecutive General Assemblies and ratification by a majority of state voters for the amendment to become effective
Legislative Description
Provides that the people of Indiana may propose and adopt amendments to the Constitution of the State of Indiana and propose and enact statutes independent of the General Assembly through initiative. Provides that the people of Indiana may approve or reject through referendum any statute or part of any statute enacted by the General Assembly. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/23/2017