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CA AB2389
Bill
Status
Passed
9/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas
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AI Summary
- Allows governing bodies of special districts to adopt district-based elections by resolution without requiring voter approval
- Resolution must include a declaration that the change is made in furtherance of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001
- Defines "special district" as a state agency formed under general or special law for local governmental or proprietary functions, excluding cities, counties, school districts, and districts with appointed governing bodies
- Amends Elections Code Section 10508 to authorize the district-based election requirement and adds new Part 5.5 (Section 10650) to establish the procedure
- Chaptered on September 28, 2016
Legislative Description
Special districts: district-based elections: reapportionment.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 754, Statutes of 2016.
9/28/2016
Committee Referrals
Governance and Finance6/9/2016
Elections and Constitutional Amendments5/19/2016
Rules5/12/2016
Local Government4/4/2016
Elections and Redistricting3/8/2016
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