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CA AB2330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Juan Arambula

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires voters alleging voting rights violations to file a written claim with county offices of education, school districts, or community college districts before filing a lawsuit in superior court.

  • Written claims must include claimant's name and address, description of circumstances, requested relief, compliance timeline, and claimant's signature.

  • Entities have 30 days to respond to claims by accepting, rejecting, or proposing alternative relief; claimants may file suit immediately if no response is received.

  • Entities are not liable for claimant's attorney's fees or litigation costs if they accept the claim or if the claimant accepts their proposed alternative relief.

  • Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to reduce financial burdens on school districts and educational entities facing voting rights challenges during budget crises.

Legislative Description

California Voting Rights Act of 2001.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

5/4/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/21/2010
Elections and Redistricting3/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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