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CA AB1947

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Evan Low

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits paying petition circulators based on the number of signatures they collect for state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petitions
  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $25,000, imprisonment in county jail for up to one year, or both
  • Allows payment for signature gathering that is not tied directly or indirectly to the number of signatures obtained (such as hourly wages)
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Low on January 29, 2018, and enrolled on August 24, 2018

Legislative Description

Petitions: compensation for signatures.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/6/2018
Elections and Constitutional Amendments5/10/2018
Rules4/30/2018
Appropriations3/21/2018
Elections and Redistricting2/8/2018

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