California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 803 — School districts: reorganization: formation of new school districts.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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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 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

(1) Existing law establishes procedural requirements for the reorganization of school districts. Existing law provides that an action to reorganize one or more school districts may be initiated upon the filing of a petition with the county superintendent of schools by a specified percentage or number of registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be reorganized, by the owner of the property if the territory is uninhabited, or by a majority of the members of the governing boards of each school district that would be affected by the proposed reorganization. Notwithstanding those provisions, this bill would establish separate procedural requirements for an action to form a new school district within the boundaries of a single school district within a single county. The bill would authorize an action to be initiated by a petition signed by at least 10% of the number of qualified electors who voted in the last gubernatorial election and who reside within the boundaries of the proposed school district, or by resolution of a local agency, as defined, approved by a majority of its members. Upon receipt of a petition or resolution proposal, the bill would require the county board of education to hold a public hearing, as specified. If a petition or proposal is granted, the bill would require the county superintendent of schools to call an election of registered voters within the boundaries of the proposed school district, as specified. By imposing additional duties on county boards of education and county superintendents of schools, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

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

  6. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

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

  9. Referred to Coms. on ED. and NAT. RES.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.

  11. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Hadley · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Hadley

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Reconsideration.

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
O'Donnell — Yea
Santiago — Yea
Kim — Yea
Chávez — Yea
McCarty — Yea
Thurmond — Yea
Weber — Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 803 do?
(1) Existing law establishes procedural requirements for the reorganization of school districts. Existing law provides that an action to reorganize one or more school districts may be initiated upon the filing of a petition with the county superintendent of schools by a specified percentage or number of registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be reorganized, by the owner of the property if the territory is uninhabited, or by a majority of the members of the governing boards of each school district that would be affected by the proposed reorganization. Notwithstanding those provisions, this bill would establish separate procedural requirements for an action to form a new school district within the boundaries of a single school district within a single county. The bill would authorize an action to be initiated by a petition signed by at least 10% of the number of qualified electors who voted in the last gubernatorial election and who reside within the boundaries of the proposed school district, or by resolution of a local agency, as defined, approved by a majority of its members. Upon receipt of a petition or resolution proposal, the bill would require the county board of education to hold a public hearing, as specified. If a petition or proposal is granted, the bill would require the county superintendent of schools to call an election of registered voters within the boundaries of the proposed school district, as specified. By imposing additional duties on county boards of education and county superintendents of schools, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors AB 803?
AB 803 is sponsored by Hadley.
What is the current status of AB 803?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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 803?
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