This measure would declare that the Legislature of the State of California supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and disarmament security in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran, and believes that any agreement signed with Iran should provide for ongoing international oversight.

This measure would declare that the Legislature of the State of California supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and disarmament in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran, and believes that any agreement signed with Iran should provide for ongoing international oversight.

WHEREAS, The people of the State of California support efforts to promote peace and prosperity across the globe; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of California recognizes the importance of maintaining a diplomatic dialogue in the Middle East, especially as it pertains to Israel and Iran; and

WHEREAS, The proliferation of nuclear capability in the Middle East will certainly present additional complications in an already diplomatically tense region; and

WHEREAS, The goal and intent of negotiations with Iran was is to require that Iran dismantle its nuclear program; and now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature of the State of California supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and disarmament security in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature of the State of California believes if any agreement is signed with Iran, the agreement should provide for ongoing international oversight and Irans cooperation in maintaining transparency with its nuclear ambitions; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the President and the Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Majority Leader of the Senate, to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The people of the State of California support efforts to promote peace and prosperity across the globe; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of California recognizes the importance of maintaining a diplomatic dialogue in the Middle East, especially as it pertains to Israel and Iran; and

WHEREAS, The proliferation of nuclear capability in the Middle East will certainly present additional complications in an already diplomatically tense region; and

WHEREAS, The Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 was designed to strengthen American diplomatic efforts with Iran; and

WHEREAS, The Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 complies with the commitment the President made that the United States would impose no new sanctions during the course of negotiations with Iran; and

WHEREAS, The goal and intent of negotiations with Iran was to require that Iran dismantle its nuclear program; and

WHEREAS, The proposed agreement being presently negotiated will have a sunset period after which the future of international oversight on Irans nuclear ambitions may be unclear; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature of the State of California supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and disarmament in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature of the State of California believes if any agreement is signed with Iran, the agreement should provide for ongoing international oversight and Irans cooperation in maintaining transparency with its nuclear ambitions; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the President and the Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Majority Leader of the Senate, to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SJR 6

Author: Stone (R), et al.

Amended: 6/9/15

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Iran: negotiations: nuclear program

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution declares that the California Legislature supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and security in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran, and believes that any agreement signed with Iran should provide for ongoing international oversight.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The California Legislature recognizes the importance of maintaining a diplomatic dialogue in the Middle East, especially as it pertains to Israel and Iran.

2. The proliferation of nuclear capability in the Middle East will certainly present additional complications in an already diplomatically tense region.

3. The goal and intent of negotiations with Iran is to require that Iran dismantle its nuclear program.

This resolution declares that the California Legislature supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and security in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran; and believes that any agreement signed with Iran should provide for ongoing international oversight and Iran’s cooperation in maintaining transparency with its nuclear ambitions.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/10/15)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/10/15)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

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