BILL ANALYSIS Ó ----------------------------------------------------------------- |SENATE RULES COMMITTEE | SJR 6| |Office of Senate Floor Analyses | | |(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) | | |327-4478 | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD READING Bill No: SJR 6 Author: Stone (R), et al. Amended: 6/9/15 Vote: 21 SUBJECT: Iran: negotiations: nuclear program SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This resolution declares that the California Legislature supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and security in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran, and believes that any agreement signed with Iran should provide for ongoing international oversight. ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)The California Legislature recognizes the importance of maintaining a diplomatic dialogue in the Middle East, especially as it pertains to Israel and Iran. 2)The proliferation of nuclear capability in the Middle East will certainly present additional complications in an already diplomatically tense region. 3)The goal and intent of negotiations with Iran is to require that Iran dismantle its nuclear program. SJR 6 Page 2 This resolution declares that the California Legislature supports finding the best long-term solution for peace and security in the Middle East and a nuclear-free Iran; and believes that any agreement signed with Iran should provide for ongoing international oversight and Iran's cooperation in maintaining transparency with its nuclear ambitions. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.:NoLocal: No SUPPORT: (Verified6/10/15) None received OPPOSITION: (Verified6/10/15) None received Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520 6/10/15 14:07:12 **** END ****