This measure would direct the Secretary of State to withdraw Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 202122 Regular Session, relating to public housing projects, from consideration by the voters.

This measure would direct the Secretary of State to withdraw Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 202122 Regular Session, relating to public housing projects, from consideration by the voters.

This measure would direct the Secretary of State to withdraw Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 202122 Regular Session, relating to public housing projects, from consideration by the voters.

WHEREAS, The Legislature may withdraw an amendment or revision of the Constitution in the same manner as it may propose such a measure pursuant to Section 1 of Article XVIII of the California Constitution; now therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature, two-thirds of the membership of each house concurring, hereby directs the Secretary of State to withdraw from the consideration of the people of the State of California Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 202122 Regular Session (Resolution Chapter 182 of the Statutes of 2022).

Resolved, That the the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State.

WHEREAS, The Legislature may withdraw an amendment or revision of the Constitution in the same manner as it may propose such a measure pursuant to Section 1 of Article XVIII of the California Constitution; now therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature, two-thirds of the membership of each house concurring, hereby directs the Secretary of State to withdraw from the consideration of the people of the State of California Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 202122 Regular Session (Resolution Chapter 182 of the Statutes of 2022).

Resolved, That the the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State.

WHEREAS, The Legislature may withdraw an amendment or revision of the Constitution in the same manner as it may propose such a measure pursuant to Section 1 of Article XVIII of the California Constitution; now therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature, two-thirds of the membership of each house concurring, hereby directs the Secretary of State to withdraw from the consideration of the people of the State of California Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 202122 Regular Session (Resolution Chapter 182 of the Statutes of 2022).

Resolved, That the the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State.

SENATE THIRD READING

STR Bill Id:SCR 157

Author:(Allen)

As Introduced Ver:May 30, 2024

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SUMMARY

Directs the Secretary of State to withdraw Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 2021–22 Regular Session, relating to public housing projects, from consideration by the voters.

Major Provisions

Directs the Secretary of State to withdraw Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 2021–22 Regular Session, relating to public housing projects, from consideration by the voters.

COMMENTS

SCA 2. During the 2021-22 Legislative Session, the Legislature adopted SCA 2 to repeal Article 34 of the California Constitution. If the voters approve the measure, it would eliminate the Constitutional requirement for city or county voters to approve any development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

Since this is an amendment to the California Constitution, the measure requires voter approval and was originally scheduled to be voted upon at the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election.

Subsequently, prior to the March 2024 election, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed SB 789 and moved SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election SCA 2 (Allen, Resolution Chapter 182, Statutes of 2022) repealed Article 34 of the California Constitution which requires city or county voters to approve the development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

SB 789 (Allen, Chapter 787, Statutes of 2023) moved, among other provisions, SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

This resolution removes SCA 2 from the statewide presidential primary election on November 5, 2024.

According to the Author

"Getting more affordable housing built quickly is a priority. While SCA 2 was one of many efforts to help address the housing crisis, the November ballot will be very crowded and reaching voters will be difficult and expensive. In addition, the Legislature recently passed SB 469, which substantially addresses some of the most significant concerns about how Article 34 might be impacting housing production. The timing for SCA 2 seems sub-optimal and the focus must now be in determining if recent efforts to boost housing production, including SB 469, is making a significant dent in addressing the problem."

Arguments in Support

According to the California Association of Realtors, "as a co-sponsor of SCA 2 (Allen, Statutes 2022) which placed the repeal of Article 34 on the ballot, the California Association of REALTORS® strongly supports efforts to remove the effects of this pernicious constitutional provision on the production of affordable housing in California. However, we want to ensure that unlike prior attempts to remove this provision from the constitution that any new effort succeed. Given the crowded ballot and number of initiatives, based on our research, this is not the year to move forward and removing it SCA 2 from the ballot is necessary."

Arguments in Opposition

None on file.

FISCAL COMMENTS

None.

VOTES

SENATE FLOOR: 30-0-10

YES: Allen, Archuleta, Ashby, Atkins, Becker, Blakespear, Bradford, Caballero, Cortese, Dodd, Durazo, Eggman, Glazer, Gonzalez, Hurtado, Laird, McGuire, Menjivar, Min, Newman, Padilla, Portantino, Roth, Rubio, Skinner, Smallwood-Cuevas, Umberg, Wahab, Wiener, Wilk

ABS, ABST OR NV: Alvarado-Gil, Dahle, Grove, Jones, Limón, Nguyen, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Seyarto, Stern

UPDATED

VERSION: May 30, 2024

CONSULTANT: Lisa Engel / H. & C.D. / (916) 319-2085 FN: 0003562

 THIRD READING  

Bill No: SCR 157

Author: Allen (D)

Introduced: 5/30/24

Vote: 27

SENATE ELECTIONS & C.A. COMMITTEE: 6-0, 6/11/24

AYES: Blakespear, Allen, Menjivar, Newman, Portantino, Umberg

NO VOTE RECORDED: Nguyen

SUBJECT: Withdrawal of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 2021-22 Regular Session

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution directs the Secretary of State to withdraw Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 2021–22 Regular Session, relating to public housing projects, from consideration by the voters.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:

1. Permits the Legislature to propose an amendment or revision of the Constitution. It must be approved by a two-thirds vote in each house in order to be placed before the voters.
2. Provides that every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submitted to the people by the Legislature shall appear on the ballot of the first statewide election occurring at least 131 days after being adopted by the Legislature.

This resolution directs the Secretary of State (SOS) to withdraw SCA 2 from the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

Background

SCA 2. During the 2021-22 Legislative Session, the Legislature adopted SCA 2 to repeal Article 34 of the California Constitution. If the voters approve the measure, it would eliminate the Constitutional requirement for city or county voters to approve any development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

Since this is an amendment to the California Constitution, the measure requires voter approval and was originally scheduled to be voted upon at the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election.

Subsequently, prior to the March 2024 election, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed SB 789 and moved SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

Comments

1. According to the Author: Getting more affordable housing built quickly is a priority. While SCA 2 was one of many efforts to help address the housing crisis, the November ballot will be very crowded and reaching voters will be difficult and expensive. In addition, the Legislature recently passed SB 469, which substantially addresses some of the most significant concerns about how Article 34 might be impacting housing production. The timing for SCA 2 seems sub-optimal and the focus must now be in determining if recent efforts to boost housing production, including SB 469, is making a significant dent in addressing the problem.
2. Be Quick But Don’t Hurry. Under state law, the deadline to withdraw a measure from the ballot this year is June 27, 2024. As such, this resolution should be passed by that date in order to ensure SCA 2 is withdrawn from the November 5, 2024, election and before ballots are finalized.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCA 2 (Allen, Resolution Chapter 182, Statutes of 2022) repealed Article 34 of the California Constitution which requires city or county voters to approve the development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

SB 789 (Allen, Chapter 787, Statutes of 2023) moved, among other provisions, SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/12/24)

California Association of Realtors

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/12/24)

None received

Prepared by: Scott Matsumoto / E. & C.A. / (916) 651-4106

6/13/24 9:12:27

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 THIRD READING  

Bill No: SCR 157

Author: Allen (D)

Introduced: 5/30/24

Vote: 21

SENATE ELECTIONS & C.A. COMMITTEE: 6-0, 6/11/24

AYES: Blakespear, Allen, Menjivar, Newman, Portantino, Umberg

NO VOTE RECORDED: Nguyen

SUBJECT: Withdrawal of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 2021-22 Regular Session

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution directs the Secretary of State to withdraw Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 2021–22 Regular Session, relating to public housing projects, from consideration by the voters.

ANALYSIS:

Existing law:

1. Permits the Legislature to propose an amendment or revision of the Constitution. It must be approved by a two-thirds vote in each house in order to be placed before the voters.
2. Provides that every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submitted to the people by the Legislature shall appear on the ballot of the first statewide election occurring at least 131 days after being adopted by the Legislature.

This resolution directs the Secretary of State (SOS) to withdraw SCA 2 from the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

Background

SCA 2. During the 2021-22 Legislative Session, the Legislature adopted SCA 2 to repeal Article 34 of the California Constitution. If the voters approve the measure, it would eliminate the Constitutional requirement for city or county voters to approve any development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

Since this is an amendment to the California Constitution, the measure requires voter approval and was originally scheduled to be voted upon at the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election.

Subsequently, prior to the March 2024 election, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed SB 789 and moved SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

Comments

1. According to the Author: Getting more affordable housing built quickly is a priority. While SCA 2 was one of many efforts to help address the housing crisis, the November ballot will be very crowded and reaching voters will be difficult and expensive. In addition, the Legislature recently passed SB 469, which substantially addresses some of the most significant concerns about how Article 34 might be impacting housing production. The timing for SCA 2 seems sub-optimal and the focus must now be in determining if recent efforts to boost housing production, including SB 469, is making a significant dent in addressing the problem.
2. Be Quick But Don’t Hurry. Under state law, the deadline to withdraw a measure from the ballot this year is June 27, 2024. As such, this resolution should be passed by that date in order to ensure SCA 2 is withdrawn from the November 5, 2024, election and before ballots are finalized.

Related/Prior Legislation

SCA 2 (Allen, Resolution Chapter 182, Statutes of 2022) repealed Article 34 of the California Constitution which requires city or county voters to approve the development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

SB 789 (Allen, Chapter 787, Statutes of 2023) moved, among other provisions, SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/12/24)

California Association of Realtors

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/12/24)

None received

Prepared by: Scott Matsumoto / E. & C.A. / (916) 651-4106

6/12/24 16:39:07

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON

ELECTIONS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Senator Catherine Blakespear, Chair

2023 - 2024 Regular

Bill No: SCR Hearing Date: 6/11/24

Subject: Withdrawal of Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 2 of the 2021-22 Regular Session.

DIGEST

This measure removes SCA 2 (Allen), Resolution Chapter 182, Statutes of 2022, from the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

ANALYSIS

Existing law:

1. Permits the Legislature to propose an amendment or revision of the Constitution. It must be approved by a two-thirds vote in each house in order to be placed before the voters.
2. Provides that every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submitted to the people by the Legislature shall appear on the ballot of the first statewide election occurring at least 131 days after being adopted by the Legislature.

This measure:

1. Directs the Secretary of State (SOS) to remove SCA 2 from the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

BACKGROUND

SCA 2. During the 2021-22 Legislative Session, the Legislature adopted SCA 2 to repeal Article 34 of the California Constitution. If the voters approve the measure, it would eliminate the Constitutional requirement for city or county voters to approve any development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

Since this is an amendment to the California Constitution, the measure requires voter approval and was originally scheduled to be voted upon at the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election.

Subsequently, prior to the March 2024 election, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed SB 789 and moved SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

COMMENTS

1. According to the Author: Getting more affordable housing built quickly is a priority. While SCA 2 was one of many efforts to help address the housing crisis, the November ballot will be very crowded and reaching voters will be difficult and expensive. In addition, the Legislature recently passed SB 469, which substantially addresses some of the most significant concerns about how Article 34 might be impacting housing production. The timing for SCA 2 seems sub-optimal and the focus must now be in determining if recent efforts to boost housing production, including SB 469, is making a significant dent in addressing the problem.
2. Be Quick But Don’t Hurry. Under state law, the deadline to remove a measure from the ballot this year is June 27, 2024. As such, SCR 157 should be passed by that date in order to ensure SCA 2 is removed from the November 5, 2024, election and before ballots are finalized.

RELATED/PRIOR LEGISLATION

SCA 2 (Allen), Resolution Chapter 182, Statutes of 2022, repeals Article 34 of the California Constitution which requires city or county voters to approve the development, construction, or acquisition of a publicly funded affordable housing project.

SB 789 (Allen), Chapter 787, Statutes of 2023, among other provisions, moved SCA 2 from the March 5, 2024, statewide presidential primary election to the November 5, 2024, statewide presidential general election.

POSITIONS

Sponsor: Author

Support: None received

Oppose: None received

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