A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 3 of Article I thereof, and by amending Sections 7 and 8 of, and adding Section 7.3 to, Article IV thereof, relating to meetings of the Legislature.
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
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Apr 14, 2011
What it does
Existing provisions of the California Constitution require meetings of each house and committee of the Legislature to be open to the public, except that closed meetings may be held to consider specified matters, including employment and personnel, security, advice from counsel, and caucus meetings. Existing provisions of the California Constitution provide that no bill may be passed unless it is read by title on 3 days in each house except that the house may dispense with this requirement by rollcall vote entered in the journal, 2 /3 of the membership concurring. Existing provisions of the California Constitution prohibit a bill from being passed until the bill with amendments has been…
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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Committee (Current step)
Floor (Needs attention)
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Who is involved
Sponsors
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