California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1026 — Secretary of State: elections: voter turnout.

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

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Existing law provides that the Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state and requires him or her to administer the state's elections laws. Existing law requires the Secretary of State to develop a program to utilize modern communications and information processing technology, including making information available online, to enhance the availability and accessibility of information on statewide candidates and ballot initiatives. This bill would require the Secretary of State to meet with local registrars of voters, community groups, and other persons as determined by the Secretary of State to develop strategies for improving California's voter turnout. The bill would require the Secretary of State to present findings to specified committees of the Legislature no later than July 1, 2016. The bill would also make findings in this regard. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2017.

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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. Referred to Com. on E. & R.

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

  5. Read first time. To print.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1026 do?
Existing law provides that the Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state and requires him or her to administer the state's elections laws. Existing law requires the Secretary of State to develop a program to utilize modern communications and information processing technology, including making information available online, to enhance the availability and accessibility of information on statewide candidates and ballot initiatives. This bill would require the Secretary of State to meet with local registrars of voters, community groups, and other persons as determined by the Secretary of State to develop strategies for improving California's voter turnout. The bill would require the Secretary of State to present findings to specified committees of the Legislature no later than July 1, 2016. The bill would also make findings in this regard. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2017.
Who sponsors AB 1026?
AB 1026 is sponsored by Garcia, Robert (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1026?
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.
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