California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 33 — County board of supervisors: vacancy: appointment.

Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 requires the Governor to fill a vacancy on any county board of supervisors. This bill would require the Governor to fill the vacancy or authorize the board of supervisors to fill the vacancy within 180 days, and if the Governor fails to act within 180 days, the bill would authorize the board of supervisors, within the next 90 days, to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy, call a special election to fill the vacancy, or leave the vacancy open until the next regularly scheduled general election, as provided. The bill would provide that if the Governor and board of supervisors both fail to act, then the vacancy shall remain open until the next regular election at which time a successor may be elected.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, final hearing. Failed passage.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.

  6. In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.

  9. Referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee January 6.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Cook · Cosponsor
  • Harkey · Cosponsor
  • Jeffries · Primary
  • Nestande · Cosponsor
  • Silva · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jeffries

Co-sponsors (4)

  • Cook
  • Harkey
  • Nestande
  • Silva

Not signed on (117)

117 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.

Failed 4 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4302
Total 4302
% of votes cast 44%33%0%22%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Campos — Nay
Gordon — Yea
Hueso — Nay
Knight — Yea
Norby — Yea
Alejo — Nay
Bradford — Not Voting
Smyth — Yea
Davis — Not Voting

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Do pass.

Failed 4 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 4401
Total 4401
% of votes cast 44%44%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Campos — Nay
Gordon — Yea
Hueso — Nay
Knight — Yea
Smyth — Yea
Alejo — Nay
Bradford — Not Voting
Norby — Yea
Davis — Nay

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 33 do?
Existing law requires the Governor to fill a vacancy on any county board of supervisors. This bill would require the Governor to fill the vacancy or authorize the board of supervisors to fill the vacancy within 180 days, and if the Governor fails to act within 180 days, the bill would authorize the board of supervisors, within the next 90 days, to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy, call a special election to fill the vacancy, or leave the vacancy open until the next regularly scheduled general election, as provided. The bill would provide that if the Governor and board of supervisors both fail to act, then the vacancy shall remain open until the next regular election at which time a successor may be elected.
Who sponsors AB 33?
AB 33 is sponsored by Cook, Harkey, Jeffries, Nestande, and Silva.
What is the current status of AB 33?
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 33?
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