HB 267 -- County Government

Co-Sponsors:  Smith (118), Wilson (119), Lipke (157), Schlottach,
Bearden, Purgason, Ruestman

This bill authorizes any county without a charter form of
government to adopt ordinances, resolutions, and regulations
related to its property, affairs, and government that are not
governed by the constitution or state statute.  The General
Assembly has the power to further define, broaden, limit, or
otherwise regulate the power of a county to adopt any ordinance,
resolution, or regulation.  The county may submit any ordinance,
resolution, or regulation to the voters for approval.  The bill
also allows a petition to be submitted by a qualified voter to
the governing body of the county proposing an ordinance,
resolution, or regulation.  The petition must be signed by 15% of
the qualified voters outlined in the bill.  Upon the filing of a
valid petition, the governing body of the county must place the
question on the ballot at the next general election for approval
or rejection.

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