SCA 24 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 2 of, and adding Section 2.5 to, Article IV thereof, and by amending Section 7 of Article XX thereof, relating to the Legislature.
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Existing provisions of the California Constitution prohibit a Senator from serving more than 2 terms of 4 years each and a Member of the Assembly from serving more than 3 terms of 2 years each. This measure would instead prohibit a person who is first elected as a Member of the Legislature on or after November 2, 2010, from serving, during his or her lifetime, more than 12 years in the Senate, the Assembly, or both, in any combination.
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Action History
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From committee without further action.
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From print. May be acted upon on or after August 23.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Ashburn · Cosponsor
- Hancock · Primary
- Bonnie Lowenthal · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Hancock
Co-sponsors (2)
- Ashburn
- Bonnie Lowenthal
Not signed on (119)
119 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SCA 24 do?
- Existing provisions of the California Constitution prohibit a Senator from serving more than 2 terms of 4 years each and a Member of the Assembly from serving more than 3 terms of 2 years each. This measure would instead prohibit a person who is first elected as a Member of the Legislature on or after November 2, 2010, from serving, during his or her lifetime, more than 12 years in the Senate, the Assembly, or both, in any combination.
- Who sponsors SCA 24?
- SCA 24 is sponsored by Ashburn, Hancock, and Bonnie Lowenthal.
- What is the current status of SCA 24?
- 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 24?
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