Finds that the public benefits from an open and inclusive discussion of ballot measures, and that for twenty-five years these discussions have included the opportunity for all elected boards, councils, and commissions to vote in open public meetings in order to express their support of, or opposition to, ballot propositions affecting their jurisdictions.

Declares an intent of this act to affirm and clarify the state's long-standing policy of promoting informed public discussion and understanding of ballot propositions by allowing all state and local governing bodies, including elected boards, councils, and commissions, to adopt resolutions supporting or opposing ballot propositions.