California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SCA 1 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 9 of Article II thereof, and by amending Sections 8 and 12 of Article IV thereof, relating to the state budget.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

(1) Existing constitutional provisions require each house of the Legislature to pass a bill appropriating money from the General Fund, except appropriations for the public schools, by a 23 vote. This measure would provide, as an exception to this vote requirement, that if the total amount of General Fund appropriations in a Budget Bill, as defined, for the ensuing fiscal year combined with all other General Fund appropriations for that fiscal year on the date of passage does not exceed by 5% or more the amount of General Fund appropriations for the immediately preceding fiscal year, as determined by the Department of Finance, the Budget Bill may be passed by a majority vote. (2) Existing constitutional provisions provide that a statute takes immediate effect upon enactment if the statute calls for an election, provides for a tax levy or makes an appropriation for the usual and current expenses of the state, or is an urgency statute. The California Constitution exempts these statutes from the referendum, which is the power of the electors to approve or reject statutes or parts of statutes. This measure would provide that statutes enacting a Budget Bill meeting the condition set forth in (1) above also take effect immediately, and are not subject to referendum.

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Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. To Coms. on RLS. and E., R. & C.A.

  3. From print. May be acted upon on or after January 1.

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

Sponsors

  • Walters · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Walters

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 1 do?
(1) Existing constitutional provisions require each house of the Legislature to pass a bill appropriating money from the General Fund, except appropriations for the public schools, by a 23 vote. This measure would provide, as an exception to this vote requirement, that if the total amount of General Fund appropriations in a Budget Bill, as defined, for the ensuing fiscal year combined with all other General Fund appropriations for that fiscal year on the date of passage does not exceed by 5% or more the amount of General Fund appropriations for the immediately preceding fiscal year, as determined by the Department of Finance, the Budget Bill may be passed by a majority vote. (2) Existing constitutional provisions provide that a statute takes immediate effect upon enactment if the statute calls for an election, provides for a tax levy or makes an appropriation for the usual and current expenses of the state, or is an urgency statute. The California Constitution exempts these statutes from the referendum, which is the power of the electors to approve or reject statutes or parts of statutes. This measure would provide that statutes enacting a Budget Bill meeting the condition set forth in (1) above also take effect immediately, and are not subject to referendum.
Who sponsors SCA 1?
SCA 1 is sponsored by Walters.
What is the current status of SCA 1?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.
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