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CA AB1335

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ted Lieu

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires write-in candidates for superior court judge to include a statement declaring they satisfy the eligibility requirements of Section 15 of Article VI of the California Constitution

  • Changes the signature requirement for petitions supporting write-in campaigns for superior court judge when only the incumbent filed nomination papers to 0.1 percent of qualified registered voters, with a minimum of 100 and maximum of 1,000 signatures

  • Petitions must be filed within 10 days after the final date for filing nomination papers, and incumbent names appear on the general election ballot if filed at least 83 days before the election

  • Incorporates amendments from SB 6 regarding primary election language, becoming operative only if both bills become effective on or before January 1, 2011

  • Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies for any costs mandated by this act as determined by the Commission on State Mandates

Legislative Description

Elections: write-in candidates.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Elections and Redistricting8/12/2010
Appropriations6/16/2010
Rules5/18/2009
Appropriations4/22/2009
Elections and Redistricting3/31/2009

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