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Senate amends local referendum timeline, expanding signature period to 60 days
Summary
Senators amended SB 10 on Jan. 20, replacing a proposed 45-day petition-collection window with a 60-day period; proponents said the change responds to practical experience in smaller communities, opponents expressed concern about timeliness and potential burden on decision-making.
Senate Bill 10, which revises the process for local referendums, drew extended floor debate Jan. 20 before senators adopted an amendment expanding the signature-collection window.
Sponsor Senator Hickman said SB 10 aimed to ease difficulties petitioners face in smaller communities where the existing 35-day period proved too short. He described the bill as a narrowly focused fix for local governments that struggle to complete signature-gathering within the existing timeframe and…
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