Local jurisdictions: district-based elections.
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Elections and Constitutional Amendments
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Overview
This bill modifies the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 to address how cities with populations of 50,000 or fewer can conduct elections. It creates an exception allowing these cities to use a district-based election system if no more than 20% of their governing board members are elected at large, provided that the city can draw district boundaries that allow a protected class to elect its representatives. The bill also extends the timeframe for a city to respond to a notice regarding potential violations of the CVRA and requires a minimum number of voter signatures on the notice for cities with a population of 50,000 or less. Furthermore, it updates procedures for adopting election district boundaries, including making population data publicly available and requiring workshops and public hearings.
Key provisions
- Creates an exception for cities with 50,000 or fewer residents, allowing district-based elections if no more than 20% of the governing body is elected at large.
- Extends the timeframe for a political subdivision to respond to a notice regarding potential CVRA violations to 90 days.
- Requires a notice of intent to transition to district-based elections to be signed by at least 100 voters for cities with 50,000 or fewer residents.
- Requires the public availability of population and demographic data used for election district boundaries.
- Mandates workshops and public hearings before adopting new election district boundaries.
- Updates the requirements for recording and making available public comments and draft maps during the redistricting process.
- Establishes a process for reimbursement of costs associated with enforcing the CVRA.
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