A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 7 of, and adding Section 5.5 to, Article XI thereof, relating to local government.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Mar 17, 2021
What it does
The California Constitution authorizes a city or county to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws, which is also known as the police power. Existing law also authorizes a county or city to adopt a charter, as provided. The California Constitution authorizes a city governed under a charter make and enforce all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs and provides that, with respect to municipal affairs, a city charter supersedes all inconsistent laws. Under the California Constitution, the power to regulate land use is within the scope of the police power, and is also generally…
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.