Although some of their more radical proposals seem to have stalled (for now), Oklahoma lawmakers are still tinkering with the citizen initiative petition process, and trying to make it more cumbersome for Oklahoma voters to overcome the incompetence of their lawmakers.
Here are details from The Oklahoman_:
House Republicans on Tuesday passed House Bill 1767 to require petitions that would increase the costs of any state government entity include a “clear statement” that additional state funding will be required to carry out the state question.
“The motivation (is) to make sure that the voters are fully informed about the potential cost not just for one year, but for ongoing years,” said Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City.
