CACR 4 (1991): relating to voter initiative and referendum. providing that statutes and constitutional amendments may be proposed, approved or rejected by citizen

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CACR 4 (1991)

relating to voter initiative and referendum. providing that statutes and constitutional amendments may be proposed, approved or rejected by citizen

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–2. On February 21, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1991” on a voice vote. On March 5, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rubin (Rock 19) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. T. Christie (Merr 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1991, House: Special Order to 03/05/1991 — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ13,P110
  • January 29, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
  • February 7, 1991: HEARING FEB07 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • February 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 8-2)
  • February 21, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS MA VV; HJ30,P475
  • March 5, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ39,P699

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • CACR 6 (1989): relating to voter initiative and referendum. constitutional amendments may be proposed, approved or rejected by citizen petition to the Secretary of State.

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