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CA AB1416

CA AB1416
Elections: ballot label.


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Introduced
02/19/2021
In Committee
08/11/2022
Crossed Over
01/31/2022
Passed
08/31/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/29/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 303, 9050, 9051, 9053, and 13282 of, and to add Section 9170 to, the Elections Code, relating to elections.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Ballot DISCLOSE Act, would require the ballot label for statewide measures and, at the option of a county, the ballot label or similar description on the ballot of county, city, district, and school district measures, to include a listing of nonprofit organizations, businesses, or individuals taken from the signers or the text of ballot arguments printed in the voter information guide that support and oppose the measure. The bill sets specific criteria for organizations, businesses, and individuals to be listed as supporters or opponents on the ballot. The bill also makes related changes to the Elections Code, including requiring the Secretary of State or respective elections officials to provide the lists of supporters and opponents to county elections officials as part of the ballot label. The bill would apply to all cities, including charter cities, as it addresses a matter of statewide concern.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 751, Statutes of 2022. (on 09/29/2022)

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