Audun Lysbakken, Marian Hussein, Kari Elisabeth Kaski, and Torgeir Knag Fylkesnes have introduced a proposal to amend the Constitution, adding provisions on citizen participation. The proposers seek to establish two new forms of direct democracy: citizen petitions that the Storting must consider if they gain sufficient public support, and the ability to call for non-binding referendums. They argue this will strengthen democracy and address the public's sense of powerlessness.
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Section 49, paragraph 2 shall read: The people shall be able to express their views on public matters through citizen participation. The current paragraph 2 becomes paragraph 3.
Alternative 1 for new Section 75a: Any person eligible to vote in parliamentary elections may submit a citizen petition or propose a non-binding referendum on matters within the Storting's jurisdiction.
The Storting must address a citizen petition if at least one percent of eligible voters support it.
A non-binding referendum shall be held if at least two percent of eligible voters endorse the proposal.
Proposals for referendums may only concern decisions that fall within the framework of international law and this Constitution.
No referendum may be held on (a) matters listed in Section 75, paragraphs b, d, e, k, l, or m, or requirements listed in paragraph a, or (b) amendments to the Constitution.
Further rules governing the conditions for and procedure of citizen petitions and referendum proposals shall be set by law. Changes to fundamental referendum provisions may take effect no sooner than one year after adoption.