California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 319 — Elections: ballot titles.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law requires the Attorney General, upon receipt of a draft of a petition for a proposed initiative or referendum, to prepare a title and summary of the proposed measure. Under existing law, the Attorney General is required to determine the effect of a proposed initiative measure on revenues and expenditures of the state or local government. If the Attorney General determines that a proposed measure would affect state or local revenues or expenditures, he or she must include in the title either the estimate of the amount of change in state or local revenues or costs or an opinion as to whether a substantial net change in state or local finances would result if the proposed initiative is adopted. Existing law requires the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to prepare jointly the fiscal estimate that is included in the title. This bill would require the Legislative Analyst, instead of the Attorney General, to prepare the ballot title and summary for all measures submitted to the voters of the state and would require the Legislative Analyst, instead of the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, to prepare any fiscal estimate or opinion required by a proposed initiative measure. The bill would make its operation contingent upon the approval by the voters of ACA 20 of the 2009–10 Regular Session.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E. & R. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Com. on E. & R.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Adams · Cosponsor
  • Runner · Cosponsor
  • Cox · Cosponsor
  • Denham · Cosponsor
  • DeVore · Cosponsor
  • Harkey · Cosponsor
  • Harman · Cosponsor
  • Huff · Cosponsor
  • Jeffries · Cosponsor
  • Knight · Cosponsor
  • Niello · Primary
  • Smyth · Cosponsor
  • Bill Berryhill · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Niello

Co-sponsors (12)

  • Adams
  • Runner
  • Cox
  • Denham
  • DeVore
  • Harkey
  • Harman
  • Huff
  • Jeffries
  • Knight
  • Smyth
  • Bill Berryhill

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 319 do?
Existing law requires the Attorney General, upon receipt of a draft of a petition for a proposed initiative or referendum, to prepare a title and summary of the proposed measure. Under existing law, the Attorney General is required to determine the effect of a proposed initiative measure on revenues and expenditures of the state or local government. If the Attorney General determines that a proposed measure would affect state or local revenues or expenditures, he or she must include in the title either the estimate of the amount of change in state or local revenues or costs or an opinion as to whether a substantial net change in state or local finances would result if the proposed initiative is adopted. Existing law requires the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to prepare jointly the fiscal estimate that is included in the title. This bill would require the Legislative Analyst, instead of the Attorney General, to prepare the ballot title and summary for all measures submitted to the voters of the state and would require the Legislative Analyst, instead of the Department of Finance and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, to prepare any fiscal estimate or opinion required by a proposed initiative measure. The bill would make its operation contingent upon the approval by the voters of ACA 20 of the 2009–10 Regular Session.
Who sponsors AB 319?
AB 319 is sponsored by Adams, Runner, Cox, Denham, DeVore, Harkey, Harman, Huff, Jeffries, Knight, Niello, Smyth, and Bill Berryhill.
What is the current status of AB 319?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 AB 319?
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