SCA 18 is sponsored by Allen, Benjamin (Democratic).

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California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SCA 18 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 15 of Article II thereof, relating to elections.

Last action August 16, 2018 — August 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed Assembly
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 voters may remove a state officer from elective office by a majority vote in a recall election. This measure would increase the vote required to recall a state officer from a majority to 55 percent.

Bill Text

Amended 05/08/18 - Amended Senate Current pdf May 08, 2018
Introduced 03/06/18 - Introduced pdf March 06, 2018
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Action History

August 16, 2018
August 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
August 10, 2018
Set for hearing August 16.
May 24, 2018
May 25 hearing postponed by committee.
May 23, 2018
Set for hearing May 25.
May 22, 2018
May 22 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
May 17, 2018
Set for hearing May 22.
May 15, 2018
From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 5061.) (May 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
May 08, 2018
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
May 02, 2018
Set for hearing May 15.
April 24, 2018
May 1 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
April 17, 2018
Set for hearing May 1.
March 15, 2018
Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
March 07, 2018
From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 6.
March 06, 2018
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Allen, Benjamin Democratic

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Placed on suspense file

May 22, 2018

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	6	0	0	0
Democratic	1	0	0	0
Total	7	0	0	0
% of votes cast	100%	0%	0%	0%

How each member voted (7)

Member	Party	Vote
Hill	—	Yea
Lara	—	Yea
Nielsen	—	Yea
Bates	—	Yea
Beall	—	Yea
Bradford	—	Yea
Wiener, Scott D.	Democratic	Yea

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Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

May 15, 2018

Passed 4 Yea · 1 Nay

Party	Yea	Nay	Present	Not Voting
Unaffiliated	3	1	0	0
Democratic	1	0	0	0
Total	4	1	0	0
% of votes cast	80%	20%	0%	0%

How each member voted (5)

Member	Party	Vote
Anderson	—	Nay
Hertzberg	—	Yea
Leyva	—	Yea
Allen	—	Yea
Stern, Henry I.	Democratic	Yea

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Subjects

elections

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCA 18 do?: The California Constitution provides that the voters may remove a state officer from elective office by a majority vote in a recall election. This measure would increase the vote required to recall a state officer from a majority to 55 percent.
Who sponsors SCA 18?: SCA 18 is sponsored by Allen, Benjamin (Democratic).
What is the current status of SCA 18?: This bill died with 2017-2018 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 18?: Track SCA 18 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SCA 18
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 2017-2018 Regular Session
Type: Constitutional Amendment
Introduced: March 06, 2018
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Allen, Benjamin

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