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Art. 59 Verfassung des Kantons Bern, (KV)
KV; 4 Volksrechte; 4.3 Initiativen; Verfahren
Art. 59 KV
Der Regierungsrat beurteilt das Zustandekommen, der Grosse Rat die Gültigkeit von Initiativen.
Initiativen sind ganz oder teilweise ungültig zu erklären, wenn sie: a. gegen übergeordnetes Recht verstossen; b. undurchführbar sind; c. die Einheit der Form oder der Materie nicht wahren.
Bei einfachen Anregungen bestimmt der Grosse Rat abschliessend darüber, in welcher Rechtsform die Vorlage ausgearbeitet werden soll.
Initiativen sind ohne Verzug zu behandeln.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (6)
VVGE.1971.75.Nr.5 · ow (Art. 59 Abs. 1 KV)
Town Meeting Show of Hands Estimation Upheld
This provision appears to be the basis for the legal question being examined, relating to the legality of determining the outcome of a vote at the Landsgemeinde by a show of hands and the requirements for estimation. While not explicitly stated as the direct order, it frames the entire legal discussion and is likely the underlying constitutional basis for the appeal.
VVGE.2007.08.Nr.25 · ow (Art. 59 Abs. 1 Bst. a KV)
Employment Contract Status for Hospital Personnel Upheld
This provision was used to define what constitutes a formal law in the canton, which is subject to optional referendum.
TVR.2017.Nr.1 · tg (§ 59 KV)
Naturalization Rejection Overturned Due to Rigid Application of Criminal Record Policy
Cited in connection with the municipality's claim to autonomy, which cannot supersede constitutional violations.
2015.OG.V.14 · ur (Art. 59 Abs. 1 lit. a KV)
Lodging Fee for Second Home Owners Upheld as Tourism Cost-Imputation Tax
Cited in the reasoning as the basis for how the Canton and municipalities procure necessary means (taxes, fees, contributions), which is discussed in the context of establishing levy competence.
VB.2004.00238 · zh (Art. 59 KV)
Administrative Court Review of Procedural Costs in Development Plan Appeal
Cited regarding the legal basis for costs in the appeal procedure before the Government Council.
VB.2004.00238 · zh (Art. 59 KV)
Judicial Review of State Fees and Cost Allocation in Stadium Development Appeal
Cited as a legal basis regarding the cantonal constitution in the context of the administrative court's decision.