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- Referred to local government
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Title of bill
An act to amend the municipal home rule law, in relation to requiring that certain local laws be subject to a mandatory referendum
Purpose
This bill provides that any change to a law that has previously been voted on by referendum be subject to further referenda before any such change can take effect.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :Adds new paragraph 1 to subdivision 2 of section 23 of the municipal home rule law to change a provision of the law that has previously been voted on by the people through a referendum.
Justification
The purpose of a referendum is to provide the full electorate with an opportunity to have a direct input to either accept or reject a particular proposal. This legislation would ensure that any referendum voted on by people in the past must be voted on by referendum again prior to any changes being made.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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