Attorney General No.

SA2001RF0035

Secretary of State No.

941

Description

REAPPORTIONMENT BY LEGISLATURE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Amends state constitutional provisions concerning reapportionment of Senate, Assembly, Congressional, and Board of Equalization districts. Requires Legislature to adjust existing districts in accordance~ with specified criteria within 90 days after adoption of measure. Provides that legislators should not draw boundaries of own legislative districts or other districts where they have a self-interest. Permits any elector to petition California Supreme Court to challenge reapportionment plans and to propose alternative plan. Adopted plans are subject to voter approval. Provides that if voters reject any reapportionment plan the Legislature must adopt a new plan within specified time. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would probably not result in any additional costs to the state or counties.

Proponents

Edward J. (Ted) Costa, C.E.O., People’s Advocate, Inc., 3407 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916)482-6175

Date

12-27-2001

Document Type

Initiative

Qualified

Failed to Qualify

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