modify the requirements to refer an ordinance or resolution to the voters of a political subdivision.

Changed the effective date for county board ordinances from 20 days to 30 days after publication, except for emergency measures, elections, or bids which remain effective immediately.

Revised the effective date for revised ordinances published by boards, changing from 20 days after notice publication to 30 days after the second publication.

Updated petition requirements for referring county ordinances to voters, changing the language to clarify that petitions must be signed by at least 5% of registered voters and filed within 30 days of adoption.

Modified annexation petition requirements, changing the filing deadline from 20 days to 30 days after adoption and clarifying the 5% voter signature requirement.

Extended the petition filing deadline from 20 days to 30 days after adoption of ordinances or resolutions for county commissioners, municipalities, and annexation resolutions.

Clarified that ordinances become effective 30 days after the second publication of notice, replacing the previous 20-day effective period.

Standardized petition signature requirements to require at least 5% of registered voters based on the last general election for all types of local government actions.

Updated filing deadlines for petitions to align with the new 30-day window, requiring petitions to be filed within 30 days of adoption rather than 20 days.

Added clarity around which ordinances cannot be referred to voters, including those necessary for public safety, health, or immediate preservation of public institutions.