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2 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A10172B
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.428
- Committee discharged and committed to cities
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Provides for the manner of submission of proposed charter revision proposals by a charter revision commission
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor James F. Brennan
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Title of bill
An act to amend the municipal home rule law, in relation to charter revision commissions
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill clearly lays out the process for a charter revision commission to follow. It requires the commission to hold a hearing or hearings before it begins its work and again after it presents preliminary proposals to the public. It requires that any proposals put before the voters be placed on the ballot as separate proposals to the extent practicable. It prevents a commission formed after February 15 in any given year to place proposals on the ballot in that year, unless the commission requests and obtains the consent of the legislative body.
Justification
This bill sets forth the process of charter revision in such a way as to provide for the public to propose and react to proposals. It provides time for deliberative thinking on the part of all parties, both the members of the commission and the public and a chance to fully educate the voters as to any proposals they might vote upon.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Effective date
January 1, 2010 and provides for any commission that is in the process of deliberations not in compliance with this act is terminated.
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