California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 458 — Initiative and referendum measures: title and summary.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Existing law requires the Attorney General, upon receipt of the text of a proposed initiative or referendum measure, to prepare a circulating title and summary of the chief purposes and points of the proposed measure that includes an estimate of the financial impact of the proposed measure. Existing law requires the Attorney General to prepare a ballot title and summary for each measure that the Secretary of State determines will appear on the ballot at a statewide election. This bill would instead require the Legislative Analyst to carry out these responsibilities. The bill would make the operation of this requirement contingent upon approval by the voters of SCA 3 of the 2025–26 Regular Session.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  3. Set for hearing May 23.

  4. April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Set for hearing April 21.

  7. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  8. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 609.) (April 1).

  9. Set for hearing April 1.

  10. Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.

  11. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

  12. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 458 do?
Existing law requires the Attorney General, upon receipt of the text of a proposed initiative or referendum measure, to prepare a circulating title and summary of the chief purposes and points of the proposed measure that includes an estimate of the financial impact of the proposed measure. Existing law requires the Attorney General to prepare a ballot title and summary for each measure that the Secretary of State determines will appear on the ballot at a statewide election. This bill would instead require the Legislative Analyst to carry out these responsibilities. The bill would make the operation of this requirement contingent upon approval by the voters of SCA 3 of the 2025–26 Regular Session.
Who sponsors SB 458?
SB 458 is sponsored by Ochoa Bogh, Umberg, Thomas J. (Democratic), and Niello, Roger W. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 458?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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