HB0196

Failed

Ballot initiatives-duplicate laws passed.

Remove the provision that allows ballot propositions to be deemed void and excluded from election ballots.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to elections; removing a provision allowing for ballot proposition initiatives to be deemed void and not placed on the election ballot as specified; and providing for an effective date.

Elections

Sponsor:

Co-sponsors: Representative(s) Brady, Johnson, Lucas

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What does this bill do?

Removes the provision that allows ballot initiative petitions to be declared void if the legislature passes substantially similar legislation.

Deletes the clause in W.S. 22-24-319(a)(iii) that permitted the Attorney General to void an initiative petition and prevent ballot placement if the legislature enacted substantially the same law after the petition was filed. (W.S. 22-24-319(a)(iii), Sec. 1)

Effective: July 1, 2025

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Actions (3)

2/3/2025(House)

H Did not Consider for Introduction

1/16/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/15/2025(LSO)

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Roll Call Votes (0)

No roll call votes recorded.