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CA ACA2

CA

Status

Introduced

12/1/2008

Primary Sponsor

Warren Furutani

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 2 of Article II lowering voter registration age to 17 years old
  • Allows 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the next general election to register to vote before turning 18
  • Permits registered 17-year-olds to vote in the general election and any intervening primary or special elections occurring after registration
  • Maintains requirement that voters comply with all applicable voter registration requirements
  • Requires two-thirds approval by both houses of the Legislature and voter approval at the general election

Legislative Description

Elections: voting age.

Last Action

From inactive file. Ordered to third reading by unanimous consent.

8/26/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/24/2009
Elections and Redistricting4/20/2009

Full Bill Text

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