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IN SJR0008
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Amends Article 4 of the Indiana Constitution to grant voters power to propose and adopt constitutional amendments and propose and enact statutes independently of the General Assembly through initiative.
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Grants voters power to approve or reject any statute or part of any statute enacted by the General Assembly through referendum.
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Requires initiative and referendum petitions to be signed by voters equal to 2% of the total votes cast for Secretary of State at the most recent election.
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Initiative statutes take effect five days after certification of results unless they require government spending, in which case they take effect only when funding is provided.
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Requires approval by two consecutive General Assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana 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 Elections
1/9/2017