BILL NUMBER: SB 844 AMENDED
BILL TEXT
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 17, 2014
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 10, 2014
AMENDED IN SENATE MAY 27, 2014
AMENDED IN SENATE MAY 5, 2014
AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 12, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Senator Pavley
(Coauthors: Senators Anderson, Block, Correa, De León, DeSaulnier,
Hancock, Leno, and Padilla)
(Coauthors: Assembly Members Dickinson, Garcia, and Wieckowski)
JANUARY 8, 2014
An act to amend Sections 9084 and 9086 of the Elections
Code, and to amend Sections 88001 and 88002 of, and to add Section
12173.5 to, the Government Code, relating to elections.
An act to amend Sections 9082.7, 9084, and 9086 of the Elections
Code, and to amend Sections 88001 and 88002 of the Government Code,
relating to elections.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 844, as amended, Pavley. Elections: ballot measure
contributions.
Existing law requires each campaign committee formed or existing
primarily to support or oppose a statewide ballot measure to file
with the Secretary of State periodic reports identifying the sources
and amounts of contributions received during specified periods.
Existing law, including the Political Reform Act of 1974, also
specifies information required to be included in the statewide ballot
pamphlet for each statewide ballot measure to be voted upon.
This bill would require the Secretary of State to create an
Internet Web site, or use other available technology, to consolidate
information about each ballot measure in a manner that is easy for
voters to access and understand. The Internet Web site would be
required to include a summary of each ballot measure, a list of each
committee primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, and
a list of a committee's top 10 contributors, as specified. The bill
would require the statewide ballot pamphlet to include a printed
statement that refers voters to the Secretary of State's Internet Web
site for a list of committees primarily formed to support or oppose
a ballot measure, and information on how to access the committee's
top ten contributors.
The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, generally
provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the act's
purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house and compliance with specified
procedural requirements. The act also provides that, notwithstanding
this requirement, the Legislature may add to the ballot pamphlet
information regarding candidates or other information.
This bill, which would permit or require additional information to
be included in the ballot pamphlet, would therefore require a
majority vote.
Existing law requires each campaign committee formed or existing
primarily to support or oppose a statewide ballot measure to file
with the Secretary of State periodic reports identifying the sources
and amounts of contributions received during specified periods.
Existing law, including the Political Reform Act of 1974, also
specifies information required to be included in the statewide ballot
pamphlet for each statewide ballot measure to be voted upon.
This bill would require the Secretary of State to post on his or
her Internet Web site, for each statewide ballot measure, lists of
the 10 highest contributors of $50,000 or more who have made the
largest cumulative amount of contributions to all campaign committees
collectively that are formed or existing primarily to support or
oppose that ballot measure. The bill would require the Secretary of
State to update each list of contributors at specified intervals up
until 2 business days before the election and to post a final version
of each list by a specified date after the election. In addition,
the bill would require the statewide ballot pamphlet to include a
printed statement that refers voters to the Secretary of State's
Internet Web site for the above-described lists of contributors. The
bill would authorize the Secretary of State to adopt guidelines,
regulations, or policies, as specified.
The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, generally
provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the act's
purposes upon a 2/3 vote of each house and compliance with specified
procedural requirements. The act also provides that, notwithstanding
this requirement, the Legislature may add to the ballot pamphlet
information regarding candidates or other information.
This bill, which would permit or require additional information to
be included in the ballot pamphlet, would therefore require a
majority vote.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 9082.7 of the
Elections Code is amended to read:
9082.7. (a) The Secretary of State shall
disseminate make available the complete
state ballot pamphlet over the Internet. The online version of
the state ballot pamphlet shall contain, for each candidate featured
in the pamphlet and each committee supporting or opposing a state
ballot measure featured in the pamphlet, a hyperlink to any campaign
contribution disclosure reports for that candidate or committee that
are available online.
(b) The Secretary of State shall create an Internet Web site, or
use other available technology, to consolidate information about each
state ballot measure in a manner that is easy for voters to access
and understand on any computer system platform. The information shall
include all of the following:
(1) A summary of the ballot measure's content.
(2) The total amount of reported contributions made in support of
and opposition to the ballot measure and the total amount of reported
independent expenditures made in support of and opposition to the
ballot measure.
(3) A current list of the top 10 contributors supporting and
opposing the ballot measure, if compiled by the Fair Political
Practices Commission pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 84223 of
the Government Code. The Fair Political Practices Commission shall
provide the list, and any updates to the list, to the Secretary of
State for purposes of this paragraph.
(4) A list of each committee primarily formed to support or oppose
the ballot measure, as described in Section 82047.5 of the
Government Code, and a means to access the sources of funding
reported for each committee. The sources of funding shall be updated
as new information becomes available to the public pursuant to the
Political Reform Act of 1974 (Title 9 (commencing with Section 81000)
of the Government Code).
(5) For committees primarily formed to support or oppose a state
ballot measure that raise one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more
for an election, the list of the committee's top 10 contributors
provided to the Fair Political Practices Commission pursuant to
Section 84223 of the Government Code. The Fair Political Practices
Commission shall provide top 10 contributor lists, and any subsequent
updates to the lists, to the Secretary of State for the purposes of
compliance with this section.
(6) Any other Internet Web site hyperlinks to other relevant
information.
SEC. 2. Section 9084 of the Elections
Code , as amended by Section 2 of Chapter 16 of the
Statutes of 2014, is amended to read:
9084. The ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(a) A complete copy of each state measure.
(b) A copy of the specific constitutional or statutory provision,
if any, that each state measure would repeal or revise.
(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each
state measure.
(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.
(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other
materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the ballot
pamphlet easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.
(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the ballot
pamphlet, indicating that additional copies of the ballot pamphlet
will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.
(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as
required by Section 9083.
(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.
(i) If the ballot contains an election for a state measure, a
printed statement that refers voters to the Secretary of State's
Internet Web site for a list of committees primarily formed to
support or oppose a ballot measure, and information on how to access
the committee's top ten contributors.
(i)
(j) If the ballot contains an election for the office
of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States
Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the
space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not
exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any
opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in
accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary
of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlet.
(j)
(k) If the ballot contains a question on the
confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court,
information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to
confirmation or retention.
(k)
( l ) If the ballot contains an
election for the offices of President and Vice President of the
United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of State'
s Internet Web site for information about candidates for the offices
of President and Vice President of the United States.
(l)
(m) A written explanation of the appropriate election
procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan
offices as required by Section 9083.5.
(m)
(n) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor
lists required by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a
description of the Internet Web sites where those lists are available
to the public.
SEC. 3. Section 9086 of the Elections
Code is amended to read:
9086. The ballot pamphlet shall contain as to each state measure
to be voted upon, the following, in the order set forth in this
section:
(a) (1) Upon the top portion of the first page, and not exceeding
one-third of the page, shall appear:
(A) Identification of the measure by number and title.
(B) The official summary prepared by the Attorney General.
(C) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in
both the State Senate and Assembly, if the measure was passed by the
Legislature.
(2) The space in the title and summary that is used for an
explanatory table prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(e) of Section 9087 and Section 88003 of the Government Code shall
not be included when measuring the amount of space the information
described in paragraph (1) has taken for purposes of determining
compliance with the restriction prohibiting the information described
in paragraph (1) from exceeding one-third of the page.
(b) Beginning at the top of the right page shall appear the
analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst, provided that the
analysis fits on a single page. If it does not fit on a single page,
the analysis shall begin on the lower portion of the first left page
and shall continue on subsequent pages until it is completed.
(c) Immediately below the analysis prepared by the Legislative
Analyst shall appear a printed statement that refers voters to the
Secretary of State's Internet Web site for a list of committees
primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, and
information on how to access the committee's top ten contributors.
(c)
(d) Arguments for and against the measure shall be
placed on the next left and right pages, respectively, following the
final page of the analysis of the Legislative Analyst. The rebuttals
shall be placed immediately below the arguments.
(d)
(e) If no argument against the measure has been
submitted, the argument for the measure shall appear on the right
page facing the analysis.
(e)
(f) The complete text of each measure shall appear at
the back of the pamphlet. The text of the measure shall contain the
provisions of the proposed measure and the existing provisions of law
repealed or revised by the measure. The provisions of the proposed
measure differing from the existing provisions of law affected shall
be distinguished in print, so as to facilitate comparison.
(f)
(g) The following statement shall be printed at the
bottom of each page where arguments appear: "Arguments printed on
this page are the opinions of the authors, and have not been checked
for accuracy by any official agency."
SEC. 4. Section 88001 of the Government
Code , as amended by Section 8 of Chapter 16 of the
Statutes of 2014, is amended to read:
88001. The ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(a) A complete copy of each state measure.
(b) A copy of the specific constitutional or statutory provision,
if any, that would be repealed or revised by each state measure.
(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each
state measure.
(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.
(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other
materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the ballot
pamphlet easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.
(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the ballot
pamphlet, indicating that additional copies of the ballot pamphlet
will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.
(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as
required by Section 9083 of the Elections Code.
(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300 of the
Elections Code.
(i) If the ballot contains an election for a state measure, a
printed statement that refers voters to the Secretary of State's
Internet Web site for a list of committees primarily formed to
support or oppose a ballot measure, and information on how to access
the committee's top ten contributors.
(i)
(j) If the ballot contains an election for the office
of United States Senator, information on candidates for United States
Senator. A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the
space to place a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not
exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any
opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in
accordance with timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary
of State for the preparation of the state ballot pamphlet.
(j)
(k) If the ballot contains a question as to the
confirmation or retention of a justice of the Supreme Court,
information on justices of the Supreme Court who are subject to
confirmation or retention.
(k)
( l ) If the ballot contains an
election for the offices of President and Vice President of the
United States, a notice that refers voters to the Secretary of State'
s Internet Web site for information about candidates for the offices
of President and Vice President of the United States.
(l)
(m) A written explanation of the appropriate election
procedures for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan
offices as required by Section 9083.5 of the Elections Code.
(m)
(n) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor
lists required by Section 84223, including a description of the
Internet Web sites where those lists are available to the public.
SEC. 5. Section 88002 of the Government
Code is amended to read:
88002. The ballot pamphlet shall contain as to each state measure
to be voted upon, the following in the order set forth in this
section:
(a) (1) Upon the top portion of the first page and not exceeding
one-third of the page shall appear:
(A) The identification of the measure by number and title.
(B) The official summary prepared by the Attorney General.
(C) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in
both the State Senate and Assembly if the measure was passed by the
Legislature.
(2) The space in the title and summary that is used for an
explanatory table prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(e) of Section 9087 of the Elections Code and Section 88003 shall not
be included when measuring the amount of space the information
described in paragraph (1) has taken for purposes of determining
compliance with the restriction prohibiting the information described
in paragraph (1) from exceeding one-third of the page.
(b) Beginning at the top of the right page shall appear the
analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst, provided that the
analysis fits on a single page. If it does not fit on a single page,
then the analysis shall begin on the lower portion of the first left
page and shall continue on subsequent pages until it is completed.
(c) Immediately below the analysis prepared by the Legislative
Analyst shall appear a printed statement that refers voters to the
Secretary of State's Internet Web site for a list of committees
primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, and
information on how to access the committee's top ten contributors.
(c)
(d) Arguments for and against the measure shall be
placed on the next left and right pages, respectively, following the
page on which the analysis of the Legislative Analyst ends. The
rebuttals shall be placed immediately below the arguments.
(d)
(e) If no argument against the measure has been
submitted, the argument for the measure shall appear on the right
page facing the analysis.
(e)
(f) The complete text of each measure shall appear at
the back of the pamphlet. The text of the measure shall contain the
provisions of the proposed measure and the existing provisions of law
repealed or revised by the measure. The provisions of the proposed
measure differing from the existing provisions of law affected shall
be distinguished in print, so as to facilitate comparison.
(f)
(g) The following statement shall be printed at the
bottom of each page where arguments appear: "Arguments printed on
this page are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked
for accuracy by any official agency."
SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that
this act permits or requires the inclusion of additional information
in the ballot pamphlet in accordance with Section 88007 of the
Government Code.
SECTION 1. Section 9084 of the Elections Code,
as amended by Section 2 of Chapter 16 of the Statutes of 2014, is
amended to read:
9084. The ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(a) A complete copy of each state measure.
(b) A copy of the specific constitutional or statutory provision,
if any, that each state measure would repeal or revise.
(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each
state measure.
(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.
(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other
materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the ballot
pamphlet easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.
(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the ballot
pamphlet, indicating that additional copies of the ballot pamphlet
will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.
(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as
required by Section 9083.
(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.
(i) (1) If the ballot contains an election for a state measure, a
printed statement that refers voters to the Secretary of State's
Internet Web site for information about the 10 highest contributors
to primarily formed committees supporting or opposing each state
measure, as provided for in Section 12173.5 of the Government Code.
(2) The printed statement required by paragraph (1) shall read
substantially similar to the following: "To learn who are the 10
highest contributors to committees supporting or opposing each state
measure, access the 'Top 10 Lists' page on the Secretary of State's
Internet Web site at Internet Web site address]."
(j) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United
States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator.
A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place
a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250
words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of
the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with
timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the
preparation of the state ballot pamphlet.
(k) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or
retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices
of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.
(l) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of
President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that
refers voters to the Secretary of State's Internet Web site for
information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice
President of the United States.
(m) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures
for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as
required by Section 9083.5.
(n) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required
by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of
the Internet Web sites where those lists are available to the public.
SEC. 2. Section 9086 of the Elections Code is
amended to read:
9086. The ballot pamphlet shall contain as to each state measure
to be voted upon, the following, in the order set forth in this
section:
(a) (1) Upon the top portion of the first page, and not exceeding
one-third of the page, shall appear:
(A) Identification of the measure by number and title.
(B) The official summary prepared by the Attorney General.
(C) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in
both the State Senate and Assembly, if the measure was passed by the
Legislature.
(2) The space in the title and summary that is used for an
explanatory table prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(e) of Section 9087 and Section 88003 of the Government Code shall
not be included when measuring the amount of space the information
described in paragraph (1) has taken for purposes of determining
compliance with the restriction prohibiting the information described
in paragraph (1) from exceeding one-third of the page.
(b) Beginning at the top of the right page shall appear the
analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst, provided that the
analysis fits on a single page. If it does not fit on a single page,
the analysis shall begin on the lower portion of the first left page
and shall continue on subsequent pages until it is completed.
(c) Immediately below the analysis prepared by the Legislative
Analyst shall appear the printed statement that refers voters to the
Secretary of State's Internet Web site for information about the 10
highest contributors to primarily formed committees supporting or
opposing each state measure, as described in subdivision (i) of
Section 9084.
(d) Arguments for and against the measure shall be placed on the
next left and right pages, respectively, following the final page of
the analysis of the Legislative Analyst. The rebuttals shall be
placed immediately below the arguments.
(e) If no argument against the measure has been submitted, the
argument for the measure shall appear on the right page facing the
analysis.
(f) The complete text of each measure shall appear at the back of
the pamphlet. The text of the measure shall contain the provisions of
the proposed measure and the existing provisions of law repealed or
revised by the measure. The provisions of the proposed measure
differing from the existing provisions of law affected shall be
distinguished in print, so as to facilitate comparison.
(g) The following statement shall be printed at the bottom of each
page where arguments appear: "Arguments printed on this page are the
opinions of the authors, and have not been checked for accuracy by
any official agency."
SEC. 3. Section 12173.5 is added to the
Government Code, to read:
12173.5. (a) (1) The Secretary of State shall post on his or her
Internet Web site, on a page entitled "Top 10 Lists," both of the
following for each statewide ballot measure:
(A) A list of the 10 highest contributors of fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000) or more who have made the largest cumulative amount
of contributions to all primarily formed committees collectively
that are supporting the measure.
(B) A list of the 10 highest contributors of fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000) or more who have made the largest cumulative amount
of contributions to all primarily formed committees collectively
that are opposing the measure.
(2) Each list required by paragraph (1) shall identify the names
of the 10 contributors who have made the largest cumulative
contributions to the committee, the total amount of each contributor'
s contributions, the employer and occupation of the contributor, if
any, the city and state of the contributor, and the contributor's
committee identification number, if any.
(3) Each list required by paragraph (1) shall be in order from the
contributor who made the largest cumulative amount of contributions
to the contributor who made the smallest cumulative amount of
contributions. If two or more contributors made an equal amount of
contributions, those contributors shall be listed in alphabetical
order.
(4) Each list required by paragraph (1) shall reflect the
cumulative amount of contributions received by primarily formed
committees beginning 12 months before the date each committee made
its first expenditure to qualify, support, or oppose the measure.
(5) If a contributor is a committee controlled by a candidate, as
defined in Section 82016, the name of the candidate shall be listed.
(6) If a contributor is a sponsored committee, as defined in
Section 82048.7, the name of the sponsor shall be listed.
(b) The Secretary of State shall make reasonable efforts to ensure
that each list required by subdivision (a) does all of the
following:
(1) Excludes any transfer of funds between two or more primarily
formed committees for or against the same statewide ballot measure in
order to prevent counting the funds more than once.
(2) Treats a contribution that is made to a primarily formed
committee that supports or opposes more than one statewide ballot
measure as if the contribution was made in connection with each
statewide ballot measure the committee supports or opposes.
(3) Marks the name of a contributor with an asterisk if the
contributor made a contribution to a primarily formed committee that
supports or opposes more than one statewide ballot measure.
(4) Includes, beyond the 10 highest contributors of fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000) or more, an additional contributor of fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000) or more for each contributor to a
primarily formed committee that supports or opposes more than one
statewide ballot measure. For each contributor whose name is marked
by an asterisk pursuant to paragraph (3), the list shall be expanded
to include the next highest contributor of fifty thousand dollars
($50,000) or more.
(5) Includes a statement substantially similar to the following:
"Note: A contributor whose name is marked by an asterisk made a
contribution to a committee that simultaneously supported or opposed
more than one statewide ballot measure on the Month] Day], Year]
ballot. In these cases, it is not possible to determine the amount of
the contribution that was spent specifically on the campaign for any
particular measure."
(c) The Secretary of State shall update each list required by
subdivision (a) within five business days after the campaign
statement deadlines provided for in Section 84202.3, and within five
business days after any late contribution report filed pursuant to
Section 84203 if the information in the report affects the lists
required by subdivision (a). During the 16 days before the election
for each statewide ballot measure, each list required by subdivision
(a) shall be updated every 48 hours to include new contributions,
with a final update two business days before the election.
(d) The Secretary of State shall, within 10 business days after
the January 31 filing deadline provided for in subdivision (a) of
Section 84200, post a final version of each list required by
subdivision (a) for any statewide ballot measure voted on in the
previous calendar year.
(e) The Secretary of State shall post in a prominent place on the
homepage of his or her Internet Web site a hyperlink to the lists
required by subdivision (a). The Secretary of State shall provide in
the online version of the statewide ballot pamphlet an easily
accessible hyperlink to the lists required
by subdivision (a).
(f) The Secretary of State may adopt guidelines, regulations, or
policies necessary to implement this section. Any guidelines,
regulations, or policies adopted pursuant to this subdivision shall
be posted on the Secretary of State's Internet Web site.
(g) The definitions set forth in Chapter 2 (commencing with
Section 82000) of Title 9 shall apply to this section.
SEC. 4. Section 88001 of the Government Code,
as amended by Section 8 of Chapter 16 of the Statutes of 2014, is
amended to read:
88001. The ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(a) A complete copy of each state measure.
(b) A copy of the specific constitutional or statutory provision,
if any, that would be repealed or revised by each state measure.
(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each
state measure.
(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.
(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other
materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the ballot
pamphlet easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.
(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the ballot
pamphlet, indicating that additional copies of the ballot pamphlet
will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.
(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as
required by Section 9083 of the Elections Code.
(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300 of the
Elections Code.
(i) (1) If the ballot contains an election for a state measure, a
printed statement that refers voters to the Secretary of State's
Internet Web site for information about the 10 highest contributors
to primarily formed committees supporting or opposing each state
measure, as provided for in Section 12173.5.
(2) The printed statement required by paragraph (1) shall read
substantially similar to the following: "To learn who are the 10
highest contributors to committees supporting or opposing each state
measure, access the 'Top 10 Lists' page on the Secretary of State's
Internet Web site at Internet Web site address]."
(j) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United
States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator.
A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place
a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250
words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of
the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with
timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the
preparation of the state ballot pamphlet.
(k) If the ballot contains a question as to the confirmation or
retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices
of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.
(l) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of
President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that
refers voters to the Secretary of State's Internet Web site for
information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice
President of the United States.
(m) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures
for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as
required by Section 9083.5 of the Elections Code.
(n) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required
by Section 84223, including a description of the Internet Web sites
where those lists are available to the public.
SEC. 5. Section 88002 of the Government Code is
amended to read:
88002. The ballot pamphlet shall contain as to each state measure
to be voted upon, the following in the order set forth in this
section:
(a) (1) Upon the top portion of the first page and not exceeding
one-third of the page shall appear:
(A) The identification of the measure by number and title.
(B) The official summary prepared by the Attorney General.
(C) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in
both the State Senate and Assembly if the measure was passed by the
Legislature.
(2) The space in the title and summary that is used for an
explanatory table prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision
(e) of Section 9087 of the Elections Code and Section 88003 shall not
be included when measuring the amount of space the information
described in paragraph (1) has taken for purposes of determining
compliance with the restriction prohibiting the information described
in paragraph (1) from exceeding one-third of the page.
(b) Beginning at the top of the right page shall appear the
analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst, provided that the
analysis fits on a single page. If it does not fit on a single page,
then the analysis shall begin on the lower portion of the first left
page and shall continue on subsequent pages until it is completed.
(c) Immediately below the analysis prepared by the Legislative
Analyst shall appear the printed statement that refers voters to the
Secretary of State's Internet Web site for information about the 10
highest contributors to primarily formed committees supporting or
opposing each state measure, as described in subdivision (i) of
Section 88001.
(d) Arguments for and against the measure shall be placed on the
next left and right pages, respectively, following the page on which
the analysis of the Legislative Analyst ends. The rebuttals shall be
placed immediately below the arguments.
(e) If no argument against the measure has been submitted, the
argument for the measure shall appear on the right page facing the
analysis.
(f) The complete text of each measure shall appear at the back of
the pamphlet. The text of the measure shall contain the provisions of
the proposed measure and the existing provisions of law repealed or
revised by the measure. The provisions of the proposed measure
differing from the existing provisions of law affected shall be
distinguished in print, so as to facilitate comparison.
(g) The following statement shall be printed at the bottom of each
page where arguments appear: "Arguments printed on this page are the
opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by
any official agency."
SEC. 6. The Legislature finds and declares that
this act permits or requires the inclusion of additional information
in the ballot pamphlet in accordance with Section 88007 of the
Government Code.