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AB-2220 Elections: statewide ballot pamphlet.(2011-2012)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 9085 of the Elections Code is amended to read:

9085.
 (a) The state voter information guide  ballot pamphlet  shall also contain a section, located near the front of the guide, pamphlet,  that provides a concise summary of the general meaning and effect of “yes” and “no” votes on each state measure.
(b) The summary statements required by this section shall be prepared by the Legislative Analyst. These statements are not intended to provide comprehensive information on each measure. The Legislative Analyst shall be solely responsible for determining the contents of these statements. The statements shall be available for public examination and amendment pursuant to Section 9092.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), if an initiative measure qualifies for the ballot and the analysis prepared pursuant to Section 9087 determines that the initiative measure would provide for an increase in revenues to fund new or existing programs, create a new fund, or create or change a funding formula for one or more specified programs, the Legislative Analyst shall add a paragraph at the end of the summary statement prepared pursuant to this section, stating in boldface type one of the following, if applicable:
(A) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, this initiative would permanently dedicate state funding to the program(s) identified, and these funds would not be available to meet other responsibilities of the state.”
(B) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, or by a supermajority vote of each house of the Legislature and approval by the Governor, this initiative would permanently dedicate state funding to the program(s) identified, and these funds would not be available to meet other responsibilities of the state.”
(C) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, or by a supermajority vote of each house of the Legislature and approval by the Governor, this initiative would permanently create and lock in a formula for the state budget.”
(D) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, this initiative would permanently dedicate the revenue it generates to the program(s) identified, and these revenues would not be available to meet other responsibilities of the state.”
(2) Subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) shall not apply if the measure provides that the increase in revenues is to be deposited without restriction into the General Fund commencing at a future date after its enactment, or if the initiative measure allows the Legislature to reallocate the increase in revenues.
(3) If the Legislative Analyst determines that no subparagraph set forth in paragraph (1) is applicable, the Legislative Analyst shall add a paragraph at the end of the summary statement prepared pursuant to this section stating, in boldface type and in a form similar to that prescribed by the subparagraphs set forth in paragraph (1), the effect of the initiative measure on state funding requirements.

SEC. 2.

 Section 88002.5 of the Government Code is amended to read:

88002.5.
 (a) The ballot pamphlet shall also contain a section, located near the front of the pamphlet, that provides a concise summary of the general meaning and effect of “yes” and “no” votes on each state measure.
(b) The summary statements required by this section shall be prepared by the Legislative Analyst. These statements are not intended to provide comprehensive information on each measure. The Legislative Analyst shall be solely responsible for determining the contents of these statements. The statements shall be available for public examination and amendment pursuant to Section 88006.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), if an initiative measure qualifies for the ballot and the analysis prepared pursuant to Section 88003 determines that the initiative measure would provide for an increase in revenues to fund new or existing programs, create a new fund, or create or change a funding formula for one or more specified programs, the Legislative Analyst shall add a paragraph at the end of the summary statement prepared pursuant to this section, stating in boldface type one of the following, if applicable:
(A) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, this initiative would permanently dedicate state funding to the program(s) identified, and these funds would not be available to meet other responsibilities of the state.”
(B) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, or by a supermajority vote of each house of the Legislature and approval by the Governor, this initiative would permanently dedicate state funding to the program(s) identified, and these funds would not be available to meet other responsibilities of the state.”
(C) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, or by a supermajority vote of each house of the Legislature and approval by the Governor, this initiative would permanently create and lock in a formula for the state budget.”
(D) “Unless changed by a future voter-approved ballot measure, this initiative would permanently dedicate the revenue it generates to the program(s) identified, and these revenues would not be available to meet other responsibilities of the state.”
(2) Subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1) shall not apply if the measure provides that the increase in revenues is to be deposited without restriction into the General Fund commencing at a future date after its enactment, or if the initiative measure allows the Legislature to reallocate the increase in revenues.
(3) If the Legislative Analyst determines that no subparagraph set forth in paragraph (1) is applicable, the Legislative Analyst shall add a paragraph at the end of the summary statement prepared pursuant to this section stating, in boldface type and in a form similar to that prescribed by the subparagraphs set forth in paragraph (1), the effect of the initiative measure on state funding requirements.
SEC. 3.
 The Legislature finds and declares that this act permits or requires the inclusion of additional information on the ballot pamphlet in accordance with Section 88007 of the Government Code.