

The ballot initiative would require the California Legislative Analyst, rather than the California Attorney General, to write the ballot title and summary for ballot measures
1918. (21-0024A1)
TRANSFERS CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY FOR WRITING STATEWIDE BALLOT-MEASURE SUMMARIES
PAC
Not publicized
Signatures reached
(est. April 2022)
30000
Proponents
Sam Blakeslee
Topic
Elections
Type
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE
Circulation Deadline
05/31/22
Official Text
Petition Summary
Transfers the elected Attorney General’s constitutional and statutory authority to write summaries of statewide ballot measures for use in election materials and for collecting qualifying signatures to the Legislative Analyst, who is appointed by a joint committee of the Legislature. Eliminates existing requirement that summaries describe a measure’s chief purpose and points; instead, requires summaries describe the primary changes in law. Requires advisory committee to recommend changes to summaries for clarity. Requires Legislative Analyst to post on website documents it receives relating to ballot measures. :
Fiscal Impact
Depending on how the measure were implemented, there could be minor state savings or costs.
Regulation:
California Constitution - Elections Code . DIVISION 9. MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
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