City of West Covina: city council district-based local elections.
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AB 1979 — City of West Covina: city council district-based local elections.
Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2011-2012 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 provides for political subdivisions that encompass areas of representation within the state. With respect to these areas, public officials are generally elected by all of the voters of the political subdivision (at-large) or from districts formed within the political subdivision (district-based) . This bill would require that a district-based method of election be imposed for the election of members of the City Council of the City of West Covina, as specified. Because the bill would increase the workload of county elections officials, it would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the City of West Covina. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/10/12 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 10, 2012
- Amended 03/29/12 - Amended Assembly pdf March 29, 2012
- Introduced 02/23/12 - Introduced pdf February 23, 2012
- AB1979 View text html
Action History
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E. & R. Read second time and amended.
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Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E. & R. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on E. & R.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Roger Hernández · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1979 do?
- Existing law provides for political subdivisions that encompass areas of representation within the state. With respect to these areas, public officials are generally elected by all of the voters of the political subdivision (at-large) or from districts formed within the political subdivision (district-based) . This bill would require that a district-based method of election be imposed for the election of members of the City Council of the City of West Covina, as specified. Because the bill would increase the workload of county elections officials, it would impose a state-mandated local program. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the City of West Covina. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
- Who sponsors AB 1979?
- AB 1979 is sponsored by Roger Hernández.
- What is the current status of AB 1979?
- This bill died with 2011-2012 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 1979?
- Track AB 1979 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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