California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

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 1.2 to Article XVI thereof, relating to state debt.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution requires that any debt or debts, or liability or liabilities, created by the Legislature which shall, singly or in the aggregate with any previous debts or liabilities, exceed the sum of $300,000, with specified exceptions, be authorized by law for some single object or work to be distinctly specified therein, subject to specified conditions, including approval by the voters. This measure would provide that debt subject to the above-stated requirements that is approved by the voters after this measure becomes effective could be incurred to fund only long-term infrastructure. This measure would define long-term infrastructure as the acquisition of land, including easements, rights-of-way, and other forms of interest in land; the construction or acquisition of improvements to land, including structures and equipment integral to the operation of those structures; and the construction or acquisition of roadways and water conveyances.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of ACA 16 includes new lines that add specific text, while also removing some older language. This adjustment may clarify the bill's intent or update it to reflect current needs or issues. These changes are important because they can significantly affect how the bill is implemented and understood by those it impacts.

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Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  3. Referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee April 25.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Nestande · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Nestande

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 16 do?
The California Constitution requires that any debt or debts, or liability or liabilities, created by the Legislature which shall, singly or in the aggregate with any previous debts or liabilities, exceed the sum of $300,000, with specified exceptions, be authorized by law for some single object or work to be distinctly specified therein, subject to specified conditions, including approval by the voters. This measure would provide that debt subject to the above-stated requirements that is approved by the voters after this measure becomes effective could be incurred to fund only long-term infrastructure. This measure would define long-term infrastructure as the acquisition of land, including easements, rights-of-way, and other forms of interest in land; the construction or acquisition of improvements to land, including structures and equipment integral to the operation of those structures; and the construction or acquisition of roadways and water conveyances.
Who sponsors ACA 16?
ACA 16 is sponsored by Nestande.
What is the current status of ACA 16?
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.
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