The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.

If passed, a bill proposed Thursday would discontinue a court proceeding on a pro-separatist referendum question that is awaiting a judicial decision, among other changes.

Justice Minister Mickey Amery says while the bill isn’t being put forward specifically because of that case, he says those behind the separation question would be permitted to reapply at no cost.

He says the legislation won’t affect a duelling petition certified earlier this week that seeks to make it official policy the province will not leave Canada.

Amery says he wants all Albertans to be able put any question to voters in the name of direct democr

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