Stop Politicians from Violating Our Constitutional Rights Act of 2025.
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Overview
This bill proposes an amendment to the California Constitution to penalize state legislators and the Governor for voting in favor of laws later deemed unconstitutional by federal courts. Specifically, it would reduce the salaries of legislators who voted for such laws by 25% for one year, or until they leave office, and would require the Governor to forfeit their salary for one year for each unconstitutional law signed. The goal is to deter legislators and the Governor from enacting laws that are likely to be challenged and found unconstitutional, thereby protecting citizens’ constitutional rights.
Key provisions
- Legislators who vote for unconstitutional laws will have their salaries reduced by 25% for one year or until they leave office.
- The Governor who signs unconstitutional laws will forfeit their salary for one year or until they leave office.
- Salary reductions/forfeitures are capped at the amount of the legislator’s/Governor’s salary.
- A ‘final ruling of a federal court’ is defined as a ruling for which no appeals are sought or all appeals are exhausted.
- The amendment is titled the ‘Stop Politicians from Violating Our Constitutional Rights Act of 2025.’
- The bill adds sections to Article IV and Article V of the California Constitution.
- The measure addresses both legislative votes and gubernatorial actions regarding unconstitutional laws.
- It establishes a mechanism for financial consequences for officials who support laws later invalidated by federal courts.
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