California 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Assembly 20 D cosponsors

ACA 16 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 3.5 to Article I thereof, relating to the environment.

Last action — Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5775.)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The California Constitution declares various inalienable rights of the people, including the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty, acquire, possess, and protect property, and pursue and obtain safety, happiness, and privacy. This measure would amend the California Constitution to declare that the people have a right to clean air and water and a healthy environment considering the general well-being and other needs of the people. The measure would specify that the principles inherent in these rights shall serve as a guide to all branches of government in the performance of their official duties and that these rights shall inure to all people in equal measure and shall not be construed or applied in a manner inconsistent with duly enacted laws of the state or other rights set forth in the California Constitution.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5775.)

  2. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

  3. From committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 16).

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 8. Noes 3.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Coauthors revised.

  7. Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee February 25.

  9. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (98)

98 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Be adopted.

Passed 11 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 9000
Unaffiliated 2100
Republican 0300
Total 11400
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Villapudua — Yea
Jim Patterson — Nay
Wendy Carrillo — Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea
Bryan, Isaac G. Democratic Yea
Calderon, Lisa Democratic Yea
Fong, Mike Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Haney, Matt Democratic Yea
Hart, Gregg Democratic Yea
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Wicks, Buffy Democratic Yea
Dixon, Diane Republican Nay
Sanchez, Kate Republican Nay
Ta, Tri Republican Nay

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Be adopted and re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 8 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2000
Democratic 6000
Republican 0300
Total 8300
% of votes cast 73%27%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Friedman — Yea
Wood — Yea
Bryan, Isaac G. Democratic Yea
Connolly, Damon Democratic Yea
Kalra, Ash Democratic Yea
Muratsuchi, Al Democratic Yea
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Wicks, Buffy Democratic Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Nay
Hoover, Josh Republican Nay
Patterson, Joe Republican Nay

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Subjects

environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 16 do?
The California Constitution declares various inalienable rights of the people, including the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty, acquire, possess, and protect property, and pursue and obtain safety, happiness, and privacy. This measure would amend the California Constitution to declare that the people have a right to clean air and water and a healthy environment considering the general well-being and other needs of the people. The measure would specify that the principles inherent in these rights shall serve as a guide to all branches of government in the performance of their official duties and that these rights shall inure to all people in equal measure and shall not be construed or applied in a manner inconsistent with duly enacted laws of the state or other rights set forth in the California Constitution.
Who sponsors ACA 16?
ACA 16 is sponsored by Bryan, Isaac G. (Democratic), Kalra, Ash (Democratic), Muratsuchi, Al (Democratic), Addis, Dawn (Democratic), Arambula, Joaquin (Democratic), Bennett, Steve (Democratic), Berman, Marc (Democratic), Connolly, Damon (Democratic), Friedman, Eduardo Garcia, Jackson, Corey A. (Democratic), Lee, Alex (Democratic), McKinnor, Tina (Democratic), Papan, Diane (Democratic), Reyes, Eloise Gómez (Democratic), Schiavo, Pilar (Democratic), Valencia, Avelino (Democratic), Zbur, Rick Chavez (Democratic), Gonzalez, Lena A. (Democratic), Limón, Monique (Democratic), Menjivar, Caroline (Democratic), Portantino, Skinner, and Stern, Henry I. (Democratic).
What is the current status of ACA 16?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track ACA 16?
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