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Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman’s initiative-petition reform draws sharp reactions from Senate leaders
Summary
Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman’s measure on initiative petitions was a point of contention; leadership said the issue drew heavy feedback and some senators said the matter is settled for now.
Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman of Arnold previously sponsored a measure related to initiative petitions that drew attention late in the 2024 session, and senators raised the topic again as the 2025 session opened.
Senate leadership said it received substantial feedback about moving on initiative petition reform. "These policies are too important to play procedural games with," a senator said in the briefing, summarizing leadership concerns about process and substantive review.
Senator Doug Beck, the minority floor leader, said the "book is closed" in regard to changing rules on initiative petitions, adding that last year settled the matter for his view. The transcript did not specify current bill numbers tied to a new petition-reform proposal during this briefing.
