Existing provisions of the California Constitution provide for the electors to propose amendments to the Constitution by initiative and to adopt or reject them. Any proposed initiative measure submitted to the voters becomes effective if it is approved by a majority of votes cast. This measure would increase the vote requirement from a majority to 2 3 "?> 55% of the votes cast for the electors to amend the Constitution by an initiative measure, except that this measure would permit the electors to repeal a previously adopted initiative or legislative amendment to the Constitution, including certain subsequent amendments to that constitutional amendment, by an initiative measure passed by a majority vote.

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California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

ACA 11 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 3 and 4 of Article XVIII thereof, relating to initiatives.

Last action May 27, 2011 — Held under submission.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Assembly
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Passed Senate
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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.

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Summary

Existing provisions of the California Constitution provide for the electors to propose amendments to the Constitution by initiative and to adopt or reject them. Any proposed initiative measure submitted to the voters becomes effective if it is approved by a majority of votes cast. This measure would increase the vote requirement from a majority to<caml:Numerator>2</caml:Numerator><caml:Denominator>3</caml:Denominator></caml:Fraction>"?> 55% of the votes cast for the electors to amend the Constitution by an initiative measure, except that this measure would permit the electors to repeal a previously adopted initiative or legislative amendment to the Constitution, including certain subsequent amendments to that constitutional amendment, by an initiative measure passed by a majority vote.

Bill Text

Amended 05/23/11 - Amended Assembly Current pdf May 23, 2011
Amended 05/10/11 - Amended Assembly pdf May 10, 2011
Introduced 12/09/10 - Introduced pdf December 09, 2010
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Action History

May 27, 2011
Held under submission.
May 27, 2011
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
May 24, 2011
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
May 23, 2011
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Read second time and amended.
May 18, 2011
From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (May 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
May 11, 2011
Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.
May 10, 2011
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E. & R. Read second time and amended.
April 14, 2011
Referred to Com. on E. & R.
January 03, 2011
Read first time.
December 10, 2010
From printer. May be heard in committee January 9.
December 09, 2010
Introduced. To print.

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Gatto

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Be adopted and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

May 17, 2011

Passed 4 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	3	2	0	1
Democratic	1	0	0	0
Total	4	2	0	1
% of votes cast	57%	29%	0%	14%

How each member voted (7)

Member	Party	Vote
Hall	—	Yea
Bonilla	—	Yea
Logue	—	Nay
Mendoza	—	Yea
Swanson	—	Not Voting
Valadao	—	Nay
Fong, Mike	Democratic	Yea

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Subjects

elections

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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 11 do?: Existing provisions of the California Constitution provide for the electors to propose amendments to the Constitution by initiative and to adopt or reject them. Any proposed initiative measure submitted to the voters becomes effective if it is approved by a majority of votes cast. This measure would increase the vote requirement from a majority to<caml:Numerator>2</caml:Numerator><caml:Denominator>3</caml:Denominator></caml:Fraction>"?> 55% of the votes cast for the electors to amend the Constitution by an initiative measure, except that this measure would permit the electors to repeal a previously adopted initiative or legislative amendment to the Constitution, including certain subsequent amendments to that constitutional amendment, by an initiative measure passed by a majority vote.
Who sponsors ACA 11?: ACA 11 is sponsored by Gatto.
What is the current status of ACA 11?: 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 ACA 11?: Track ACA 11 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: ACA 11
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2011-2012 Regular Session
Type: Constitutional Amendment
Introduced: December 09, 2010
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Gatto

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