House of Representatives

HB 2420

referendum; required signatures

Sponsors: Representatives Jarrett, Voss

X	Committee on Judiciary
	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

HB 242 allows cities and towns to create and utilize alternative means for computing the number of signatures necessary in the referendum petition process.

History

Currently in cities and towns, persons or organizations that wish to file a referendum petition against an ordinance, resolution or franchise must gather a number of valid voter signatures equal to ten per cent of the whole number of voters in the last mayoral or council election. The rezoning of a parcel of property is also subject to these same requirements.

Provisions

· Allows cities and towns to provide an alternative means to compute the number of signatures that are needed to place a referendum on the ballot.

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· 45th Legislature

· First Regular Session 2 February 16, 2001

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