Attorney General No.

SA2003RF0070

Secretary of State No.

1033

Description

ONE-HOUSE LEGISLATURE. TERMS. PROCEDURES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Creates one-house Legislature of 100 members, elected for two-year terms from 100 districts, without term limits. Establishes six-month legislative session from January - June annually. Creates commission of political party appointees to establish legislative districts of equal population. Limits Legislature's expenditures, subject to annual adjustment based on national Consumer Price Index. Prohibits payment of legislators after June 15th of each year unless and until state budget enacted. Establishes per diem and mileage caps for legislators. Limits number of legislative committees, staff and staff salaries. Prohibits state subsidized vehicles for legislators. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local governments: This measure would have the following major fiscal effects: State savings of almost $200 million annually from reduced legislative expenditures. One-time implementation costs for state and local government in excess of $50 million.

Proponents

James Bouskos, 8839 No. Cedar Ave. , Suite 62, Fresno, California 93720, (559) 999-4800

Date

2-11-2004

Document Type

Initiative

Qualified

Failed to Qualify

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