This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding emergency measures adopted by municipalities and counties. Under the new provisions, any ordinance, resolution, or measure with an emergency clause will be subject to a referendum, similar to non-emergency measures. Specifically, it requires that a referendum petition for an emergency measure must be filed within 30 days of its passage, and if the measure does not receive a majority vote, it will no longer be in effect.

Additionally, the bill grants standing to residents and legal entities conducting business within a municipality or county to challenge any emergency measure adopted by the governing body. The definition of "emergency clause" is clarified to mean any provision that allows an ordinance to take effect immediately. These changes aim to enhance public oversight and accountability regarding emergency measures at the local level.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.54, 11-269.31