SCA 9 — 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, by amending Sections 8 and 12 of Article IV thereof, and by repealing Section 3 of Article XIIIA thereof, relating to government finance.
Last action — From committee without further action.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 also exempt from this 23-vote requirement appropriations made in a Budget Bill, and appropriations made in a bill identified in the Budget Bill as containing only changes in law necessary to implement the Budget Bill. Instead, this measure would require that a Budget Bill, and any bill identified in the Budget Bill as containing only changes in law necessary to implement the Budget Bill, be passed by a 55% vote in each house. (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. In addition, the Constitution exempts these statutes from the power of referendum, which is the power to approve or reject statutes or parts of statutes. This measure would add, as statutes that take effect immediately and are exempt from referendum, statutes enacting the Budget Bill and statutes enacting bills identified in the Budget Bill as containing only changes in law necessary to implement the Budget Bill. (3) The California Constitution requires a change in state taxes enacted for the purpose of increasing state revenues to be by a23vote of each house of the Legislature. This measure would delete that 23 vote requirement. (4) This measure would find and declare that certain changes to Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution proposed by this measure and SCA 13 of the 2007−08 Regular Session, as amended by SCA 30 of the 2007−08 Regular Session, are complementary, and not in conflict. The measure would incorporate the changes proposed by both measures in Section 12 if both measures are approved by the voters.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The proposed amendment to Bill SCA 9 has added a new line of text that clarifies the intent of the bill, while deleting some less relevant information from the previous version. This change is important because it strengthens the bill's message and purpose, making it clearer for lawmakers and the public to understand its goals. By focusing on essential parts, the amendment aims to improve the overall effectiveness of the bill.
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Action History
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From committee without further action.
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Hearing postponed by committee.
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Set for hearing April 26.
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Set, first hearing. Testimony taken. Further hearing to be set.
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Set for hearing April 12.
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To Coms. on B. & F.R. and E., R. & C.A.
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From print. May be acted upon on or after February 26.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Ducheny · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Ducheny
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SCA 9 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 also exempt from this 23-vote requirement appropriations made in a Budget Bill, and appropriations made in a bill identified in the Budget Bill as containing only changes in law necessary to implement the Budget Bill. Instead, this measure would require that a Budget Bill, and any bill identified in the Budget Bill as containing only changes in law necessary to implement the Budget Bill, be passed by a 55% vote in each house. (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. In addition, the Constitution exempts these statutes from the power of referendum, which is the power to approve or reject statutes or parts of statutes. This measure would add, as statutes that take effect immediately and are exempt from referendum, statutes enacting the Budget Bill and statutes enacting bills identified in the Budget Bill as containing only changes in law necessary to implement the Budget Bill. (3) The California Constitution requires a change in state taxes enacted for the purpose of increasing state revenues to be by a23vote of each house of the Legislature. This measure would delete that 23 vote requirement. (4) This measure would find and declare that certain changes to Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution proposed by this measure and SCA 13 of the 2007−08 Regular Session, as amended by SCA 30 of the 2007−08 Regular Session, are complementary, and not in conflict. The measure would incorporate the changes proposed by both measures in Section 12 if both measures are approved by the voters.
- Who sponsors SCA 9?
- SCA 9 is sponsored by Ducheny.
- What is the current status of SCA 9?
- 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.
- Where can I track SCA 9?
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