The proposed bill would amend existing statutes to expand the regulations governing initiative and referendum measures to include municipal and county levels. Currently, the law primarily addresses statewide initiatives, but the bill would require paid circulators to verbally disclose their identity and residency when approaching potential petition signers, as well as wear a visible badge with this information. Additionally, it would eliminate the term "statewide" from various sections, thereby broadening the applicability of the law to all initiative and referendum measures, including those at the municipal and county levels.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for municipal and county initiatives, mandating that any measure proposing mandatory expenditures must disclose the funding sources and costs associated with the proposal. It also stipulates that all circulators, regardless of residency, must register with the Secretary of State or relevant filing officer before collecting signatures, and it establishes penalties for non-compliance. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the petition process across all levels of government.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-102, 19-102.01, 19-118, 19-118.01, 19-141, 19-101, 19-121, 19-142, 19-143, 16-452, 19-121.01, 16-101