Limit Amendments To Initiated Statutory Laws
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the general assembly's intent to limit amendments to initiated statutory laws.
Bill Summary:
The state constitution does not limit the general assembly's ability to amend, repeal, or otherwise supersede a statutory law initiated by the voters and specifies that bills will not become law unless approved by a majority vote of all members elected to each house. The bill states that it is the intent of the general assembly that it will not amend, repeal, or otherwise supersede an initiated law in the Colorado revised statutes that was approved at an election after the 2016 general election for a period of 3 years from the date the law takes effect unless such amendment, repeal, or supersession is approved by a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Lois Court
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2017 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-079 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 1-4. | Vote summary |
| Postpone Senate Bill 17-079 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/13/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |