A. Void Petition. If, before an election to approve a law initiated by petition, a measure that is substantially the same is enacted, the petition is void. This determination shall be made by the Board with the consent of the Attorney General’s Office.

B. Restrictions. The initiative shall not be used to dedicate revenues, make or repeal appropriations, create courts, define the jurisdiction of courts or prescribe their rules, or enact local or special legislation. The referendum shall not be applied to dedications of revenue, to appropriations, or to laws necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety of the Osage people. No article, section, or provision of the Constitution shall be amended except as provided in Article XX of the Constitution.

C. Time Limitation. Unless otherwise provided by Osage law, a referendum petition may be filed only within ninety (90) calendar days after adjournment of a legislative session at which the act was passed. ONCA 17-107, eff. Oct. 4, 2017.