California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

ACA 9 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Sections 2 and 5 of Article IV thereof, relating to the Legislature.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  1. ✓
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The California Constitution, when a vacancy occurs in the Legislature, requires the Governor to immediately call an election to fill the vacancy. This measure would instead require the Governor to fill a vacancy in either house of the Legislature by making an appointment within 60 days of the date of the vacancy from a list of 3 names selected by certain entities. The persons nominated by the entities would be required to have, at the time nominated and during the 12-month period immediately preceding, the same political party preference as the vacating Member had when he or she was last elected to the Legislature. The California Constitution requires the Legislature to enact laws prohibiting a Member of the Legislature from lobbying, for compensation, as governed by the Political Reform Act of 1974, before the Legislature for 12 months after leaving office. This measure would, in addition, prohibit a Member of the Legislature who vacates his or her seat before the expiration of the term of office for other than personal medical reasons from lobbying, for compensation, before the Legislature until 12 months have passed from the date his or her term of office would have expired.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E. & R. Read second time and amended.

  4. Referred to Com. on E. & R.

  5. Read first time.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  7. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Gomez · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Gomez

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does ACA 9 do?
The California Constitution, when a vacancy occurs in the Legislature, requires the Governor to immediately call an election to fill the vacancy. This measure would instead require the Governor to fill a vacancy in either house of the Legislature by making an appointment within 60 days of the date of the vacancy from a list of 3 names selected by certain entities. The persons nominated by the entities would be required to have, at the time nominated and during the 12-month period immediately preceding, the same political party preference as the vacating Member had when he or she was last elected to the Legislature. The California Constitution requires the Legislature to enact laws prohibiting a Member of the Legislature from lobbying, for compensation, as governed by the Political Reform Act of 1974, before the Legislature for 12 months after leaving office. This measure would, in addition, prohibit a Member of the Legislature who vacates his or her seat before the expiration of the term of office for other than personal medical reasons from lobbying, for compensation, before the Legislature until 12 months have passed from the date his or her term of office would have expired.
Who sponsors ACA 9?
ACA 9 is sponsored by Gomez.
What is the current status of ACA 9?
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 ACA 9?
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