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Committee moves statutory 'vehicle' bill for initiative code sections
Summary
Senate Bill 29 19 was advanced to bring forward statutory code sections that would be amended if the ballot-initiative measure moves forward; the bill is a procedural vehicle that includes a reverse repealer and passed as title sufficient, due pass.
The committee advanced SB 29 19, a bill described by the chair as a vehicle to bring the relevant code sections forward so the Legislature can amend statutes if the ballot-initiative measure advances.
The chair called SB 29 19 a "shell" bill, saying it brings forward existing statutory code sections tied to ballot initiatives and includes the reverse repealer that the committee is using across related bills. The committee adopted the committee substitute and approved the title-sufficient, due-pass motion by voice vote.
Why it matters: SB 29 19 does not, by itself, change policy; it creates a procedural path so members can modify statutes in follow-up work if the constitutional amendment or related measures move forward.
The chair indicated no changes were being offered in committee and the bill will be reported for further consideration.
