Recall elections: notice of intention.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill changes the process for submitting notices of intention to initiate a recall election. It requires proponents to redact or otherwise exclude their street addresses from the notice before it’s made public. Additionally, the notice must include a declaration confirming that signers understand they are initiating a recall petition and that the information is a public record. If there’s no newspaper of general circulation, the notice must also be posted on at least three internet websites.
Key provisions
- Proponents’ street addresses must be redacted from the notice of intention.
- The notice must include a declaration confirming signers understand the recall process.
- If no newspaper of general circulation exists, the notice must be posted on at least three internet websites.
- The bill makes legislative findings to justify limitations on public access to recall information.
- It clarifies the minimum number of proponents required based on voter registration numbers.
- It specifies how notices must be served and filed with elections officials.
- It outlines the process for publishing or posting the notice of intention.
- It addresses the redaction of information under the California Public Records Act.
Who is affected
- Recall Petition Proponents
- State and Local Elected Officials
- Voters in Jurisdictions with Recall Elections
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