AB 1026: Secretary of State: elections: voter turnout.
- Session Year: 2015-2016
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2015-02-26
Existing law provides that the Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state and requires him or her to administer the states elections laws. Existing law requires the Secretary of State to develop a program to utilize modern communications and information processing technology, including making information available online, to enhance the availability and accessibility of information on statewide candidates and ballot initiatives.
This bill would require the Secretary of State to meet with local registrars of voters, community groups, and other persons as determined by the Secretary of State to develop strategies for improving Californias voter turnout. The bill would require the Secretary of State to present findings to specified committees of the Legislature no later than July 1, 2016. The bill would also make findings in this regard. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2017.
(a)The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(1)Nationally, the general election held on November 4, 2014, had the lowest turnout in 70 years.
(2)The number of votes cast by eligible voters in the statewide general election held on November 4, 2014, was among the lowest in Californias history.
(b)(1)The Secretary of State shall, as he or she deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, meet with local registrars of voters, community groups, and other persons as determined by the Secretary of State to develop strategies for improving Californias voter turnout.
(2)After meeting to develop strategies for improving voter turnout as specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary of State shall report to the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments and the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting on the strategies developed no later than July 1, 2016. The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(c)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2017, and as of that date is repealed.
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| Feb 26, 2015 | Read first time. To print. |
| Feb 27, 2015 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 29. |
| Mar 19, 2015 | Referred to Com. on E. & R. |
| Jan 31, 2016 | Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Feb 1, 2016 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
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