The bill amends the Local Government Code by adding Section 51.080, which establishes new provisions for the review and approval of proposed municipal initiatives and referenda in home-rule municipalities. Under this section, municipalities must submit any proposed measures—whether to adopt, amend, or repeal an ordinance—to the attorney general within five days of receiving a petition. The attorney general is required to determine if any part of the measure violates state law and must provide written advice within 30 days. If the attorney general fails to meet these requirements, the municipality is mandated to hold an election on the measure.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 51.079 of the Local Government Code, which likely contained previous regulations regarding municipal initiatives and referenda. The new provisions will take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session and will only apply to petitions submitted after this effective date. The bill aims to streamline the process for municipalities while ensuring compliance with state law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 51.079 (Local Government Code 51)