Amended IN Senate April 08, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1293Introduced by Senator Ochoa BoghFebruary 15, 2024 An act to amend Sections 11020 and 11022 of the Elections Code, relating to elections. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1293, as amended, Ochoa Bogh. Recall elections: notice of intention.Existing law governs the recall of elective officers of the state and of all counties, cities, other specified local public entities, and judges of courts of appeal and trial courts. Existing law requires proponents of the recall to serve, file and publish a copy of the notice of intention, as specified. Existing law requires the notice of intention to contain, among other things, the printed name, signature, and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code, of each of the proponents of the recall.This bill would require the published copy of the notice of intention to omit, among other things, the proponents signatures and street numbers and street names of their residence addresses, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 11020 of the Elections Code is amended to read:11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following:(1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled.(2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall.(3) For each proponent of the recall, both all of the following:(A) A printed name.(B) A signature and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. signature.(C) (i) A residence address that includes all of the following:(I) Street number and street name.(II) City.(III) ZIP Code.(ii) If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address.(4) The provisions of Section 11023.(b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30.(c) The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b).SEC. 2. Section 11022 of the Elections Code is amended to read:11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled.
Amended IN Senate April 08, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 1293Introduced by Senator Ochoa BoghFebruary 15, 2024 An act to amend Sections 11020 and 11022 of the Elections Code, relating to elections. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 1293, as amended, Ochoa Bogh. Recall elections: notice of intention.Existing law governs the recall of elective officers of the state and of all counties, cities, other specified local public entities, and judges of courts of appeal and trial courts. Existing law requires proponents of the recall to serve, file and publish a copy of the notice of intention, as specified. Existing law requires the notice of intention to contain, among other things, the printed name, signature, and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code, of each of the proponents of the recall.This bill would require the published copy of the notice of intention to omit, among other things, the proponents signatures and street numbers and street names of their residence addresses, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate April 08, 2024
Amended IN Senate April 08, 2024
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 1293
Introduced by Senator Ochoa BoghFebruary 15, 2024
Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh
February 15, 2024
An act to amend Sections 11020 and 11022 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1293, as amended, Ochoa Bogh. Recall elections: notice of intention.
Existing law governs the recall of elective officers of the state and of all counties, cities, other specified local public entities, and judges of courts of appeal and trial courts. Existing law requires proponents of the recall to serve, file and publish a copy of the notice of intention, as specified. Existing law requires the notice of intention to contain, among other things, the printed name, signature, and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code, of each of the proponents of the recall.This bill would require the published copy of the notice of intention to omit, among other things, the proponents signatures and street numbers and street names of their residence addresses, as specified.
Existing law governs the recall of elective officers of the state and of all counties, cities, other specified local public entities, and judges of courts of appeal and trial courts. Existing law requires proponents of the recall to serve, file and publish a copy of the notice of intention, as specified. Existing law requires the notice of intention to contain, among other things, the printed name, signature, and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code, of each of the proponents of the recall.
This bill would require the published copy of the notice of intention to omit, among other things, the proponents signatures and street numbers and street names of their residence addresses, as specified.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 11020 of the Elections Code is amended to read:11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following:(1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled.(2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall.(3) For each proponent of the recall, both all of the following:(A) A printed name.(B) A signature and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. signature.(C) (i) A residence address that includes all of the following:(I) Street number and street name.(II) City.(III) ZIP Code.(ii) If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address.(4) The provisions of Section 11023.(b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30.(c) The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b).SEC. 2. Section 11022 of the Elections Code is amended to read:11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 11020 of the Elections Code is amended to read:11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following:(1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled.(2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall.(3) For each proponent of the recall, both all of the following:(A) A printed name.(B) A signature and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. signature.(C) (i) A residence address that includes all of the following:(I) Street number and street name.(II) City.(III) ZIP Code.(ii) If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address.(4) The provisions of Section 11023.(b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30.(c) The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b).
SECTION 1. Section 11020 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
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11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following:(1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled.(2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall.(3) For each proponent of the recall, both all of the following:(A) A printed name.(B) A signature and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. signature.(C) (i) A residence address that includes all of the following:(I) Street number and street name.(II) City.(III) ZIP Code.(ii) If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address.(4) The provisions of Section 11023.(b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30.(c) The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b).
11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following:(1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled.(2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall.(3) For each proponent of the recall, both all of the following:(A) A printed name.(B) A signature and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. signature.(C) (i) A residence address that includes all of the following:(I) Street number and street name.(II) City.(III) ZIP Code.(ii) If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address.(4) The provisions of Section 11023.(b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30.(c) The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b).
11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following:(1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled.(2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall.(3) For each proponent of the recall, both all of the following:(A) A printed name.(B) A signature and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. signature.(C) (i) A residence address that includes all of the following:(I) Street number and street name.(II) City.(III) ZIP Code.(ii) If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address.(4) The provisions of Section 11023.(b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.(3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30.(c) The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b).
11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following:
(1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled.
(2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall.
(3) For each proponent of the recall, both all of the following:
(A) A printed name.
(B) A signature and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. signature.
(C) (i) A residence address that includes all of the following:
(I) Street number and street name.
(II) City.
(III) ZIP Code.
(ii) If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address.
(4) The provisions of Section 11023.
(b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.
(2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher.
(3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30.
(c) The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b).
SEC. 2. Section 11022 of the Elections Code is amended to read:11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled.
SEC. 2. Section 11022 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
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11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled.
11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled.
11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled.
11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by subparagraph (B) and subclause (I) of clause (i) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3) and paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled.