CA legislative records: on Government Reform

SFGate.com veto analysis:Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The 2002 law allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes. Minority advocates and state Attorney General Kamala Harris, supported it.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8; State Rep. Mullin voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10.

ACLU: Neighborhood districting increases minority representation

SFGate.com veto analysis:Gov. Brown said that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The 2002 law allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0; Passed Assembly 53-24-3; Vetoed on 10/10/15.

Brian Dahle: District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis:Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8/15; Brian Dahle voted NO; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10/15.

Brian Dahle: Voted NO on overturning Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

Status: Passed House, 51-20-9; passed Senate 23-11-6; Dahle voted NAY

OnTheIssues Explanation:The Citizens United ruling gave rise to Super-PACs which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Connie Conway: Voted NO on overturning Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; &
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation:The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

David Hadley: Prohibit district-based election if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis: Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8/15; State Rep. David Hadley voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10/15.

Gray Davis: 2002:Neighborhood districting for minority representation

SFGate.com veto analysis: Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10.

Jay Obernolte: District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis: Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8/15; State Rep. Jay Obernolte voted NO; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10/15.

Jerry Brown: Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day.

Jerry Brown: District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis: Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10.

Jimmy Gomez: Voted YES on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Jimmy Gomez voted YES).

Jimmy Gomez: Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the US Constitution to limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance & political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Kamala Harris: Neighborhood districting increases minority representation

SFGate.com veto analysis:Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The 2002 law allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes. Minority advocates and state Attorney General Kamala Harris, supported it.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10.

Kevin de Leon: Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Kevin de Leon voted YEA).

Kevin de Leon: Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Kevin de Leon: Prohibit district-based election if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis: Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; State Sen. Kevin de Leon voted YES; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8/15; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10/15.

Mark DeSaulnier: Voted YES on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Mark DeSaulnier voted YES).

Mark DeSaulnier: Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Mimi Walters: Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Mimi Walters voted NAY).

Mimi Walters: Voted NO on overturning Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Norma Torres: Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Norma Torres voted YEA).

Norma Torres: Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Rob Bonta: Prohibit district-based election if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis:Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections.˜The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Rep. Rob Bonta voted YEA; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8/15; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10/15.

Rob Bonta: Rob Bonta Voted YES on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

Status:Concurrence vote passed House, 47-29-3; Rep. Rob Bonta voted YEA; passed Senate 24-8-8; approved by Governor 9/26/14

OnTheIssues Explanation:The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day.

Rob Bonta: Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the US Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

Status:Passed House, 51-20-9; Rep. Bonta voted YES; passed Senate 23-11-6

OnTheIssues Explanation:The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the ruling by a Constitutional Amendment.

Rocky Chavez: Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Rocky Chavez voted NAY).

Rocky Chavez: Voted NO on overturning Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Rocky Chavez: District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis: Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8/15; State Rep. Rocky Chavez voted NO; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10/15.

Steve Knight: Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Steve Knight voted NAY).

Steve Knight: Voted NO on overturning Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Ted Lieu: Pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Ted Lieu voted YEA).

Ted Lieu: Voted YES to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Tom Steyer: Electoral College votes should reflect popular vote

Report on Steyer's stance and spending on ballot initiatives:
• California Presidential Electoral College Reform Initiative (2008):
• Steyer Opposed; Steyer spent $111,475; outcome: Not on Ballot
• The California Presidential Electoral College Reform Initiative, also known as CERI, or the Presidential Election Reform Act-- PERA--was a proposed ballot measure that would have appeared on the June 2008 California ballot.
• The measure would have changed the way that California allocates its presidential Electoral College votes. Currently, the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote in the state gets all 55 of California's electoral college votes. The winner-take-all system would be replaced with one that awards 53 of the state's 55 electoral votes individually to whichever presidential candidate gets the most votes in each congressional district.
• The effort did not make the deadline for the June ballot, however, and was ultimately abandoned.

Travis Allen: Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Travis Allen voted NAY).

Travis Allen: Voted NO to amend Constitution to overturn Citizens United

• WHEREAS, Corporations' rights should be more narrowly defined than rights afforded to natural persons; and
• WHEREAS, Corporations should not be categorized as persons for purposes related to elections; and
• WHEREAS, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. FEC (2010), held that the government may not, under the First Amendment, suppress political speech on the basis of the speaker's corporate identity;
• This measure calls for a constitutional convention to propose an amendment that would limit corporate personhood for purposes of campaign finance and political speech.

OnTheIssues Explanation: The Citizens United ruling gave rise to "Super-PACs" which can spend unlimited money on political advertising by unknown donors. This resolution seeks to overturn the Supreme Court by a Constitutional Amendment.

Young Kim: District-based elections OK even if protected class impaired

SFGate.com veto analysis: Gov. Brown said in his veto message that existing laws "already ensure that the voting strength of minority communities is not diluted." The law signed by Gov. Gray Davis in 2002 allows minority groups to challenge at-large (city-wide) elections, increasing the likelihood of control by a white majority. [Since 2002] over 100 local governments switched to district elections. The [new] law could challenge district lines if intended to dilute minority votes.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 26-14-0 on 9/3/15; Passed Assembly 53-24-3 on 9/8/15; State Rep. Young Kim voted NO; Vetoed by Gov. Brown on 10/10/15.

Brian Dahle: Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

Status:Concurrence vote passed House, 47-29-3; passed Senate 24-8-8; approved by Governor 9/26/14

OnTheIssues Explanation:The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day. (Brian Dahle voted NAY).

Connie Conway: Voted NO on pilot program for all-mail-in ballots

• This bill would, until 2020, authorize San Diego County to conduct, as a pilot program, an all-mailed ballot special election to fill a congressional or legislative vacancy.
• The bill would also authorize the county to process vote-by-mail ballots beginning 10 days before the election.

OnTheIssues Explanation:The states of Washington, Colorado and Oregon require all of their elections to be run entirely by mail. California is experimenting with the same idea in this bill, recognizing that a growing number of Californians prefer to vote-by-mail anyway. The "10 day" provision allows counting to begin before election day, to address the problem that several races were decided a week after election day, due to counting starting on election day.