California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCA 16 — 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 Article IV thereof, relating to the Legislature.

Last action — From committee without further action.

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

This bill died with 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 requires the Governor to call an election to fill a vacancy occurring in either house of the Legislature. This measure would instead require the Governor to fill a vacancy in either house of the Legislature by appointment within 21 days of the date of the vacancy, and would require that the appointee, at the time of the appointment and during the 12-month period immediately preceding the appointment, have the same political party preference as the vacating Member had when he or she was last elected to the Legislature. The measure would allow the house to which the appointment is made to reject the appointment, by a majority vote, within 21 days of the appointment, in which case the Governor would be required to make another appointment. If an appointment is not rejected, the appointee would be eligible to take office the day after the end of the 21-day period and would serve for the remainder of the term of the vacating Member, except as specified.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee without further action.

  2. From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 3717.) (May 23). Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  3. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. Set for hearing May 23.

  5. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  6. Set for hearing May 19.

  7. Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  8. Set for hearing May 5.

  9. From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 3. Noes 1. Page 3234.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  10. Set for hearing April 22.

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

  12. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

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

Sponsors

  • Steinberg · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Steinberg

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 16 do?
The California Constitution requires the Governor to call an election to fill a vacancy occurring in either house of the Legislature. This measure would instead require the Governor to fill a vacancy in either house of the Legislature by appointment within 21 days of the date of the vacancy, and would require that the appointee, at the time of the appointment and during the 12-month period immediately preceding the appointment, have the same political party preference as the vacating Member had when he or she was last elected to the Legislature. The measure would allow the house to which the appointment is made to reject the appointment, by a majority vote, within 21 days of the appointment, in which case the Governor would be required to make another appointment. If an appointment is not rejected, the appointee would be eligible to take office the day after the end of the 21-day period and would serve for the remainder of the term of the vacating Member, except as specified.
Who sponsors SCA 16?
SCA 16 is sponsored by Steinberg.
What is the current status of SCA 16?
This bill died with 2013-2014 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 16?
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