If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding municipal emergency measures by subjecting them to the same referendum process as nonemergency ordinances and resolutions. Specifically, it would require that a referendum petition for an emergency measure be filed with the city or town clerk within thirty days after the measure's passage. Additionally, if the emergency measure does not receive a majority of votes in the referendum, it would no longer be in effect.

The bill also makes a technical correction to the language regarding the thirty-day period for filing a referendum petition against the rezoning of property, ensuring consistency in the terminology used. Overall, these changes aim to enhance public oversight of emergency measures adopted by city or town councils, aligning them more closely with the existing processes for nonemergency legislative actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-142