Change to Petition Signature Rules
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2008 General Session Summary for HJ0001 Bill No.: HJ0001 Drafter: LGC LSO No.: 08LSO-0087 Effective Date: Enrolled Act No.: HEJR0001 Chapter No.: N/A Prime Sponsor: Representative Brown Catch Title: Initiative and referendum requirements. Subject: Proposing a constitutional amendment to modify initiative and referendum petition requirements. Summary/Major Elements: Currently, Article 3, Section 52 of the Wyoming Constitution requires fifteen percent of the qualified voters in at least two-thirds of the counties in the state to sign a petition for an initiative or referendum. The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to change the requirement to fifteen percent of the qualified voters from at least two-thirds of the senate districts in the state.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to adjust distribution requirements so they can withstand a potential court challenge while maintaining support across the state.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because manipulating laws solely to avoid court challenges undermines the people's right to alter their own laws and fails to meet constitutional requirements.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues the bill is necessary to fix a constitutional provision regarding signature requirements that courts have ruled unconstitutional due to population disparities between counties. He explains that changing the requirement from counties to Senate districts will equalize populations and align with court recommendations.
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