| This bill requires the Secretary of State to allow for the |
publication of public comment in support of or opposition to |
statewide referendum questions along with the explanatory |
information that is already published by the Secretary of |
State. The bill establishes a fee of $500 for having a public |
comment printed. The bill also makes it a statutory |
requirement that the Secretary of State include information on |
the financial impact of each referendum in the explanatory |
statement. |