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CA ACA4

CA

Status

Introduced

2/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Bryan

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the constitutional requirement that the Legislature disqualify electors incarcerated in state or federal prison for felony convictions
  • Allows individuals serving prison sentences for felony convictions to vote if they otherwise meet eligibility requirements (U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, state resident)
  • Removes language from Section 2 of Article II requiring restoration of voting rights upon completion of prison term
  • Removes language from Section 4 of Article II that authorized Legislature to disqualify voters serving felony prison sentences
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative houses and passage by California voters

Legislative Description

Elections: eligibility to vote.

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Assembly Member Bryan.

9/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/19/2023
Elections3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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