Art. 79 Constitution of the Canton of Solothurn (KV) - Legislation
Art. 79 KV - Legislation — Legislation
1. The Executive Council directs the preliminary proceedings of constitutional and legislative processes. The Cantonal Council may allow exceptions in individual cases.
2. The Executive Council issues ordinances based on and within the framework of laws, state treaties, and concordats.
3. Seventeen members of the Cantonal Council may lodge an objection against an ordinance or amendment to an ordinance decided by the Executive Council within 60 days. If the objection is confirmed by the majority of the present members of the Cantonal Council, the proposal is referred back to the Executive Council. The Cantonal Council Act regulates further procedures.
4. Furthermore, the Executive Council may issue ordinances to address actual or immediately threatening disturbances to public order and safety, as well as social emergencies. Such ordinances must be immediately approved by the Cantonal Council. They lapse at the latest one year after coming into force.