California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCA 14 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 8 of Article II thereof, relating to initiatives.

Last action — Died on file.

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  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 “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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution provides that the electors may propose statutes or amendments to the state constitution through the initiative process by presenting to the Secretary of State a petition that sets forth the text of the proposed statute or amendment to the Constitution and is certified to have been signed by a certain number of electors. This measure would prohibit an initiative measure that would result in a net increase in state or local government costs other than costs attributable to the issuance, sale, or repayment of bonds, from being submitted to the electors or having any effect unless and until the Legislative Analyst and the Director of Finance jointly determine that the initiative measure provides for additional revenues in an amount that meets or exceeds the net increase in costs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died on file.

  2. Read second time. To third reading.

  3. From inactive file to second reading file.

  4. Placed on inactive file on request of Senator Ducheny.

  5. Read second time. To third reading.

  6. (Received by Desk on August 28 pursuant to Joint Rule 61(a)(11).)

  7. From committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 8. Noes 5. Page 2079.)

  8. (Suspense - vote only.)

  9. Set for hearing August 27.

  10. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  11. Set for hearing July 6.

  12. (Corrected June 26.)

  13. Read second time. Amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  14. From committee: Be adopted as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page 1319.)

  15. Set for hearing June 16.

  16. To Com. on E., R. & C.A.

  17. Read first time.

  18. From print. May be acted upon on or after March 30.

  19. Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Alquist · Cosponsor
  • Ashburn · Cosponsor
  • Negrete McLeod · Cosponsor
  • Portantino · Cosponsor
  • Saldana · Cosponsor
  • DeSaulnier · Cosponsor
  • Ducheny · Primary
  • Evans · Cosponsor
  • Florez · Cosponsor
  • Hancock · Cosponsor
  • Harkey · Cosponsor
  • Huffman · Cosponsor
  • Krekorian · Cosponsor
  • Leno · Cosponsor
  • Pavley · Cosponsor
  • Smyth · Cosponsor
  • Steinberg · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 105 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Ducheny

Co-sponsors (16)

  • Alquist
  • Ashburn
  • Negrete McLeod
  • Portantino
  • Saldana
  • DeSaulnier
  • Evans
  • Florez
  • Hancock
  • Harkey
  • Huffman
  • Krekorian
  • Leno
  • Pavley
  • Smyth
  • Steinberg

Not signed on (105)

105 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

Do pass.

Passed 8 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8500
Total 8500
% of votes cast 62%38%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Yee — Yea
Hancock — Yea
Wyland — Nay
Runner — Nay
Price — Yea
Wolk — Yea
Kehoe — Yea
Leno — Yea
Oropeza — Yea
Walters — Nay
Corbett — Yea
Cox — Nay
Denham — Nay

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Placed on Appropriations Suspense file.

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11002
Total 11002
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Yee — Yea
Hancock — Yea
Runner — Yea
Wyland — Yea
Oropeza — Not Voting
Price — Yea
Walters — Yea
Kehoe — Yea
Leno — Yea
Wolk — Yea
Corbett — Yea
Cox — Yea
Denham — Not Voting

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 14 do?
The California Constitution provides that the electors may propose statutes or amendments to the state constitution through the initiative process by presenting to the Secretary of State a petition that sets forth the text of the proposed statute or amendment to the Constitution and is certified to have been signed by a certain number of electors. This measure would prohibit an initiative measure that would result in a net increase in state or local government costs other than costs attributable to the issuance, sale, or repayment of bonds, from being submitted to the electors or having any effect unless and until the Legislative Analyst and the Director of Finance jointly determine that the initiative measure provides for additional revenues in an amount that meets or exceeds the net increase in costs.
Who sponsors SCA 14?
SCA 14 is sponsored by Alquist, Ashburn, Negrete McLeod, Portantino, Saldana, DeSaulnier, Ducheny, Evans, Florez, Hancock, Harkey, Huffman, Krekorian, Leno, Pavley, Smyth, and Steinberg.
What is the current status of SCA 14?
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 SCA 14?
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