Citizen Ballot Initiative Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS25, “Citizen Ballot Initiative Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-62-session-3.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Citizen Ballot Initiative Act is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia Assembly. This bill would allow citizens to propose and vote on laws directly, giving them a greater say in the legislative process. If passed, it would enable the collection of signatures in support of a proposed law, which could then be put to a public vote. The bill is still in its early stages, with further action needed before it can become law.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Citizen Ballot Initiative Act.
- 02The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the administration of this Act.
- 03A ballot question may be proposed by a petition signed by at least 40,000 eligible voters.
- 04The petition must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer for verification and certification.
- 05If the petition is certified, the ballot question must be placed on the next general election ballot.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.