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This bill addresses the November 4, 2025 statewide special election by establishing several key provisions: it prohibits county elections officials from certifying election results before the 28th calendar day following the election, both for the statewide special election and for any local elections scheduled on the same date; appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Secretary of State to develop a comprehensive report on the election's final costs; requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report to the Director of Finance and Joint Legislative Budget Committee by April 1, 2026, which must include total election costs by county, costs broken out by category, and any remaining funds that can offset future election expenses; provides funding to counties to cover the actual and necessary costs of conducting the election; and allows Santa Clara County some flexibility in managing election official duties for elections scheduled after November 4, 2025, but before December 31, 2025. The bill is considered a budget-related measure and will take effect immediately, ensuring proper financial and administrative management of the upcoming special election.

Budget and Finance

Budget and Fiscal Review (Senate)

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