General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7125 seeks to implement new procedures for referenda related to amendments of municipal charters and home rule ordinances, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill requires that any proposed amendments be clearly presented on the ballot, necessitating a "Yes" or "No" response along with a fair explanation of the changes. If the amendments involve specific issues, such as changes to the election process for municipal officials or residency requirements, these must be listed as separate questions. Additionally, municipalities are permitted to create concise summaries of arguments for and against the proposed amendments, enhancing transparency in the voting process.

The legislation also modifies existing legal provisions, particularly section 7-191 of the general statutes, to align with the new requirements. It clarifies the definition of "election official" concerning complaints about referenda on charter amendments and removes outdated language regarding ballot questions for constitutional amendments. Furthermore, municipalities are required to file a statement with the Secretary of the State at least forty-five days before an election, detailing the ballot question and relevant law references. The bill also allows for the preparation of summaries of arguments for and against local proposals, which must include a disclaimer about the municipality's official position. The repeal of certain language in section 9-369b(c) and its replacement with new provisions are also part of this legislative effort.