HR 4409
People Empowerment Act
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Bill overview
The People Empowerment Act requires Guam to hold voter referendums for any increases to local taxes or the issuance of municipal bonds exceeding $25 million. This legislation aims to ensure that Guam’s residents have a direct say in decisions about their local government’s finances, building on existing requirements established in 1998. It mandates a process for transmitting laws to the Election Commission and providing voters with information about the proposed changes. The Act also includes provisions for waiving the referendum requirement during a state of emergency and clarifies that it does not apply to federal bonds or taxes.
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Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large] San Nicolas
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