Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that submits a constitutional amendment to the voters that authorizes a county to establish certain programs relating to its administration.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a county commission to establish certain programs necessary for the administration of the affairs of the county, including, but not limited to, the following programs (Sec. 1):
• Programs relating to county personnel, including, but not limited to, employee benefits and employee incentive programs;
• Programs relating to the community, including, but not limited to, programs to provide for clean roadways and to protect individuals from dangerous animals;
• Programs relating to local transportation, including, but not limited to, public transportation programs and programs to encourage road safety;
• Programs relating to county offices; and
• Programs relating to emergency assistance, including, but not limited to, ambulance service programs and programs to improve emergency management services.

• Prohibits a county commission from establishing, assessing, or increasing a tax or fee (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits a county commission from establishing a program that infringes on private property rights (Sec. 1).

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