NEWS RELEASE 1.31.06
Contact: Jennifer Regazzi (317)232-9499
jregazzi@iga.state.in.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(STATEHOUSE) Senate Bill 143, authored by Senator Gary “Doc” Dillon (R-Pierceton), passed the full Senate today by a vote of 48-2. The bill requires the Legislative Council to prepare a concise and neutral summary of any proposed state constitutional amendment that will appear on a ballot.
“Prior to a recent election I was asked by several constituents about the meaning of a constitutional amendment,” said Dillon. “I felt that having a clear, unbiased summary available would help voters make an informed decision. that truly reflects what they believe.”
SB 143 requires the Legislative Council to distribute a copy of the summaries to Indiana news media and public libraries, and to post them on the General Assembly’s website. The bill also requires that a copy of the summaries be posted at each polling place.
The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for further action.
Dillon represents Huntington and Whitley counties as well as portions of Wabash, Allen, Grant, and Kosciusko counties.
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