SB5

Require the disclosure of whether a ballot question was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

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Requires disclosure on ballots whether a constitutional amendment or law was proposed by initiative or by the Legislature.

This bill mandates that ballots include a disclosure stating whether a proposed constitutional amendment or law was initiated by a citizen petition or by the Legislature. It requires the Attorney General to prepare a statement for each proposal, including a title, disclosure, explanation, fiscal note, and a recitation. The statement must be posted for public comment and filed with the Secretary of State before the election. The disclosure aims to inform voters about the origin of the proposal.

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Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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1 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 26

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

Jan 16

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 6

Senate

Signed by the Governor on February 06, 2026 S.J. 206

Feb 2

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on February 02, 2026 S.J. 155

Jan 29

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 185