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      "from": "researcher agent 2026-09-25: DVK referendum page and Rokovnik referendumskih opravil (11 Oct 2026); ZRLI arts. 23, 26, 43, 46, 50-53.č and ZVDZ arts. 68, 86, 87 (pisrs.si consolidated texts); Constitution art. 90 (DVK copy); DVK ZPPKŽ 2025 page; RTV SLO election-night reports 23 Nov 2025 and 22 Mar 2026",
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          "basis": "ZRLI art. 50: 'Državna volilna komisija sprejme akt o izidu glasovanja na referendumu in o izidu referenduma in ga objavi v Uradnem listu Republike Slovenije.' The DVK timetable schedules this 'med 22. 10. in 30. 10. 2026'. The window closes at the end of Tue 3 Nov 2026, CET, four days after that range, to allow for publication in the Uradni list. Precedent: for the 23 Nov 2025 referendum DVK adopted the act at its 19th session on 8 Dec 2025, day 15 (dvk-rs.si ZPPKŽ page). Effect: ZRLI art. 23: the law is rejected if a majority of valid votes is against it AND at least one fifth of all registered voters vote against (Constitution art. 90); the Ministry determines the number of registered voters on the 8th day after polling day. Within 15 days of publication a voter who objected, or any voter on certain grounds, may sue in the Supreme Court (ZRLI art. 52), which decides within 30 days of the reply (art. 52.c); no court confirmation is required, so no court-validation stage. The President of the National Assembly proclaims the decision after 20 days from publication, or within 3 days of the court's ruling (art. 53.č)."
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