Bill > HB44

This bill aims to improve the clarity and accessibility of information related to ballot questions and petitions by requiring that summaries of ballot questions and the information on petition signature pages be written in plain language, meaning it should be easily understandable by voters and avoid legal jargon, double negatives, and the passive voice. It also mandates that the full text of proposed ballot measures be posted online by the State Board of Elections and relevant local boards for at least 90 days before a general election, providing a longer public viewing period than previously required, and clarifies that the certification of a ballot's content does not certify the accuracy of the plain language summary itself.