California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCA 19 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 9 and 10 of, and adding Section 7.5 to, Article II thereof, and by amending Section 8 of Article IV thereof, relating to elections.

Last action — Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 3. Page 3233.)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution provides that the electors may propose a statute or an amendment to the California Constitution by initiative and approve or reject a statute by referendum. An initiative measure may be proposed by presenting to the Secretary of State a petition that sets forth the text of the proposed statute or amendment to the Constitution, and is certified to have been signed by the required number of electors, as prescribed. A referendum measure may be proposed by presenting to the Secretary of State a petition that sets forth the statute or part of the statute to be submitted to the electors, and is certified to have been signed by the required number of electors. Prior to the circulation of an initiative or referendum petition for signatures, the California Constitution requires that a copy of the petition be submitted to the Attorney General, who must prepare a title and summary of the measure. Existing statutory law also directs the Attorney General to prepare the ballot label, and the ballot title and summary that is included in the ballot pamphlet, for each measure that appears on a statewide ballot. This measure would require that an initiative or referendum petition be submitted to the Legislative Analyst instead of the Attorney General, and would transfer from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst the duty of preparing the title and summary for an initiative or referendum that is to be circulated. The measure would also require, for each measure that appears on a statewide ballot, that the Legislative Analyst prepare the ballot label, and the ballot title and summary for the ballot pamphlet.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 3. Page 3233.)

  2. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.

  3. Set for hearing April 19.

  4. Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.

  5. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 25.

  6. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Runner · Cosponsor
  • Dutton · Cosponsor
  • Fuller · Primary
  • Harman · Cosponsor
  • Huff · Cosponsor
  • Jeffries · Cosponsor
  • Olsen · Cosponsor
  • La Malfa · Cosponsor
  • Beth Gaines · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 113 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Fuller

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (113)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 19 do?
The California Constitution provides that the electors may propose a statute or an amendment to the California Constitution by initiative and approve or reject a statute by referendum. An initiative measure may be proposed by presenting to the Secretary of State a petition that sets forth the text of the proposed statute or amendment to the Constitution, and is certified to have been signed by the required number of electors, as prescribed. A referendum measure may be proposed by presenting to the Secretary of State a petition that sets forth the statute or part of the statute to be submitted to the electors, and is certified to have been signed by the required number of electors. Prior to the circulation of an initiative or referendum petition for signatures, the California Constitution requires that a copy of the petition be submitted to the Attorney General, who must prepare a title and summary of the measure. Existing statutory law also directs the Attorney General to prepare the ballot label, and the ballot title and summary that is included in the ballot pamphlet, for each measure that appears on a statewide ballot. This measure would require that an initiative or referendum petition be submitted to the Legislative Analyst instead of the Attorney General, and would transfer from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst the duty of preparing the title and summary for an initiative or referendum that is to be circulated. The measure would also require, for each measure that appears on a statewide ballot, that the Legislative Analyst prepare the ballot label, and the ballot title and summary for the ballot pamphlet.
Who sponsors SCA 19?
SCA 19 is sponsored by Runner, Dutton, Fuller, Harman, Huff, Jeffries, Olsen, La Malfa, and Beth Gaines.
What is the current status of SCA 19?
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 SCA 19?
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