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Committee approves bill expanding attorney general review power over ballot titles
Summary
House Bill 12-22 would empower the attorney general to reject ballot titles that conflict with the U.S. Constitution or federal law and prevent multiple conflicting measures on the same subject from being submitted simultaneously; the committee approved the measure after extended discussion about separation of powers and review processes.
House Bill 12-22 passed the committee after a detailed sponsor presentation and extended member questioning about constitutional review and the mechanics for preventing multiple concurrent submissions.
Representative David Ray, sponsor, told the committee the bill would allow the attorney general to “reject a ballot title if it were to be found in conflict with the US Constitution or federal statute.” He said the change would prevent voters from being asked to decide measures that are likely to be struck down as unconstitutional and…
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