Attorney General No.

SA2004RF0018

Secretary of State No.

1057

Description

REDISTRICTING. INITIATNE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Amends state constitutional provisions governing redistricting of Congressional, Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts. Establishes criteria for drawing new election district boundaries, following next national census. Provides for appointment of 3-member panel of retired judges to prepare proposed redistricting plans; specifies panel selection criteria. Requires panel to consider proposals submitted by electors and/or legislators, hold public hearings, and submit proposed redistricting plan to Legislature. Provides process for redistricting plans to be approved by Legislature, Governor, and/or voters. Authorizes elector challenge to redistricting plan in California Supreme Court. 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 impact: One-time state redistricting costs, potentially totaling several million dollars.

Proponents

Edward J. "Ted" Costa, 3407 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 482-6175

Date

6-1-2004

Document Type

Initiative

Qualified

Failed to Qualify

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