If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding the preparation of descriptive titles for proposed measures and constitutional amendments. Under the current law, these titles are prepared by the Secretary of State and approved by the Attorney General. The bill would replace this requirement, allowing the Legislative Council to prepare these titles instead. For city, town, or county measures, the responsibility would shift to the respective city or town clerk or county officer in charge of elections, along with the city, town, or county attorney.

Additionally, the bill would remove the requirement for the Attorney General's approval of the brief phrases that describe the effects of a "yes" and "no" vote. Instead, these phrases would also be prepared by the Legislative Council or the local election officials as specified. Overall, the bill streamlines the process by which descriptive titles and voting effect statements are created, reducing the number of approvals needed and shifting responsibilities to local officials where applicable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-125
Senate Engrossed Version: 19-125