Federal Act on Political Rights
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Chapter 1 Amendment and Repeal of Current Legislat
Art. 88 Amendment of federal acts
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The amendments may be consulted under AS 1978 688.
Art. 89 Repeal of federal acts
The following acts are repealed: a. The Federal Act of 19 July 1872 on Federal Elections and Popular Votes; b. the Federal Act of 17 June 1874 on Popular Votes on Federal Acts and Federal Decrees; c. the Federal Act of 23 March 1962 on the Procedure for a Request for a Popular Initiative on the Revision of the Federal Constitution (Initiative Act); d. the Federal Act of 25 June 1965 on the Introduction of Simplified Voting in Federal Elections and Popular Votes; e. the Federal Act of 8 March 1963 on the Distribution of Seats in the National Council among the Cantons; f. the Federal Act of 14 February 1919 on the Election of the National Council.
let. a — [BS 1 157; AS 1952 69, 1966 849 Art. 9, 1971 1365] let. b — [BS 1 173; AS 1962 789 Art. 11 para. 3] let. c — [AS 1962 789] let. d — [AS 1966 849] let. e — [AS 1963 419] let. f — [BS 1 180; AS 1975 601, 710]
Chapter 2 Transitional Provisions, Implementation
Art. 90 Transitional provisions
1 This Act does not apply to any matters or appeals that relate to elections or popular votes that have taken place prior to its coming into force. The foregoing also applies to referendums and popular initiatives that have been submitted prior to its coming into force. In such cases, the previous law applies. 2 On expiry of 18 months from the date on which this Act comes into force, signature lists shall be accepted only if they comply with the provisions of this Act. 3 ... 4 ...
Para. 3 — Repealed by No II 4 of the Federal Act of 20 March 2008 on the Formal Revision of Federal Legislation, with effect from 1 Aug. 2008 (AS 2008 3437; BBl 2007 6121). Para. 4 — Inserted by No III of the FA of 9 March 1978 (AS 1978 1694; BBl 1977 III 819). Repealed by No II 4 of the FA of 20 March 2008 on the Formal Revision of Federal Legislation, with effect from 1 Aug 2008 (AS 2008 3437; BBl 2007 6121).
Art. 90a Transitional provision on the Amendment of 25 September 2009
The new law applies to federal popular initiatives that are pending on commencement of the Amendment of 25 September 2009 to this Act.
Art. 90a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 25 Sept. 2009 (Conditional Withdrawal of a Popular Initiative), in force since 1 Feb. 2010 (AS 2010 271; BBl 2009 3591 3609).
Art. 91 Implementation
1 The Federal Council shall issue the implementing provisions. 2 The cantonal implementing legislation shall require the approval of the Confederation in order to be valid. The cantonal legislation must be enacted within 18 months of the adoption of this Act by the Federal Assembly.
Para. 2 — Term according to No III of the Federal Act of 15 Dec. 1989 on the Approval of Cantonal Legislation by the Confederation, in force since 1 Feb. 1991 (AS 1991 362; BBl 1988 II 1333).
Art. 92 Referendum and commencement
1 This Act is subject to an optional referendum. 2 The Federal Council determines the date on which this Act comes into force. Commencement Date: 1 July 1978
Para. 2 — FCD of 24 May 1978