California State Assembly
General Information
Party control:	Democrat
Session start:	January 5, 2026
Session end:	August 31, 2026
Term length:	2 years
Term limits:	12 years[1][2]
Redistricting:	Commission
Salary:	$132,703/year + per diem
Members
Total:	80
Democrats:	60
Republicans:	20
Other:	0 (independent)
Vacancies:	0
Leadership
Speaker:	Robert Rivas (D)
Maj. Leader:	Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D)
Min. Leader:	Heath Flora (R)
Elections
Last election:	November 5, 2024
Next election:	November 3, 2026

TheCalifornia State Assembly is thelower chamber of theCalifornia State Legislature. Alongside theCalifornia State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the California state government and works alongside thegovernor of California to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the California State Assembly include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

The California State Assembly meets in the state capitol building inSacramento, California.

This page contains the following information on the California State Assembly.

• Which partycontrols the chamber
• The chamber'scurrent membership
• Partisan control of the chamberover time
• Elections in the chamber and how vacancies are filled
• Adistrict map
• Howredistricting works in the state
• Legislation currently under consideration
• Legislative session dates
• Legislative procedures, such as veto overrides and the state budget process
• A list ofcommittees

Party control

Current partisan control

The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the California State Assembly as of February 2026:

Members

Leadership

The speaker of the Assembly presides over the Assembly in the chief leadership position, controlling the flow of legislation and committee assignments. The speaker is elected by the majority party caucus, followed by confirmation of the full Assembly on passage of a floor vote. Other Assembly leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses according to each party's strength in the chamber.^[3]

Leadership and members

• Speaker of the Assembly:Robert Rivas (D)
• Majority leader:Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D)
• Minority leader:Heath Flora (R)

Salaries

See also:Comparison of state legislative salaries

Swearing in dates

See also:When state legislators assume office after a general election

California legislators assume office the first Monday in the December following their election.^[5]

Membership qualifications

See also:State legislature candidate requirements by state

According toArticle IV of theCalifornia Constitution:^[6]

Historical party control

Democrats won control of the California State Assembly in 1996. In2024, they won a 60-20 majority.

The table below shows the partisan history of the California Assembly following every general election from 1992 to 2024. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin'sParty Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.

Before 1992

Republicans controlled the assembly from 1942 to 1956. Between 1958 and 1994, the only election where Republicans won a majority was 1968, the same year that Republican Richard Nixon became the first native Californian to be elected president.

Trifecta history

Astate government trifecta is a term that describes single party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, California was under the following types of trifecta control:

• Democratic trifecta: 1999-2003, 2011-2023
• Republican trifecta: None
• Divided government: 1992-1998, 2004-2010

Elections

Elections by year

California state assembly members servetwo-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. California holds elections for its legislature in even years.

2026

See also:California State Assembly elections, 2026

Elections for theCalifornia State Assembly will take place in 2026. The general election is onNovember 3, 2026. The primary isJune 2, 2026. The filing deadline isMarch 6, 2026.

2024

See also:California State Assembly elections, 2024

Elections for theCalifornia State Assembly took place in 2024. The general election was onNovember 5, 2024. The primary wasMarch 5, 2024. The filing deadline wasDecember 8, 2023.

In the 2024 elections, Democrats lost two seats but maintained their majority in the California State Assembly. The Democratic majority went from 62-17 with one vacancy to 60-19 with one vacancy.

2022

See also:California State Assembly elections, 2022

Elections for theCalifornia State Assembly took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022.

In the 2022 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the California State Assembly.

2020

See also:California State Assembly elections, 2020

Elections for the office ofCalifornia State Assembly took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for March 3, 2020. The filing deadline was December 6, 2019.

In the 2020 elections, Democrats held their majority in the California State Assembly from 61-17 to 60-19.

2018

See also:California State Assembly elections, 2018

Elections for theCalifornia State Assembly took place in 2018. Atop-two primary election took place on June 5, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2018. The filing deadline for write-in candidates was May 22, 2018.^[8]

In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the California State Assembly from 55-25 to 60-20.

2016

See also:California State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for theCalifornia State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.^[9] All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Democrats held a 52-28 majority. Democrats gained three seats in the election, giving them a 55-25 majority.

Click [show] to see election information dating back to 2000

2014 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2014 Elections for theCalifornia State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 55-24 majority. Democrats lost three seats in the election, giving them a 52-28 majority. California State Assembly Party As of November 3, 2014 After November 4, 2014      Democratic Party 55 52      Republican Party 24 28      Vacancy 1 0 Total 80 80 2012 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2012 Elections for the office of California State Assembly took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 5, 2012, and the general election was held onNovember 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2012. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 52-28 majority. Democrats gained four seats in the election, giving them a 56-24 majority. California State Assembly Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election      Democratic Party 52 56      Republican Party 28 24 Total 80 80 The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012. 2012 Margin of Victory, California State Assembly District Winner Margin of Victory Total Votes Top Opponent District 20 Bill Quirk 0.7% 133,139 Jennifer Ong District 40 Mike Morrell 0.8% 129,546 Russ Warner District 50 Richard Bloom 0.9% 185,185 Betsy Butler District 18 Rob Bonta 1% 150,287 Abel Guillen District 10 Marc Levine 2.4% 188,394 Michael Allen District 60 Eric Linder 3.6% 117,043 Jose Luis Perez District 65 Sharon Quirk-Silva 4.1% 132,564 Chris Norby District 5 Frank Bigelow 4.6% 157,364 Rico Oller District 59 Reggie Jones-Sawyer 4.6% 77,468 Rodney D. Robinson District 67 Melissa Melendez 4.7% 128,462 Phil Paule 2010 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2010 Elections for the office of California State Assembly took place in 2010. The primary election was held on June 8, 2010, and the general election was held onNovember 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2010. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 50-27 majority. Democrats gained two seats in the election, giving them a 52-28 majority. California State Assembly Party As of November 1, 2010 After the 2010 Election      Democratic Party 50 52      Republican Party 27 28      Independent 1 -      Vacancy 2 - Total 80 80 In the 2010 elections, the candidates running for the Assembly raised a total of $77,405,341 in campaign funds. Their top 10 contributors were:[10] 2010 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $6,711,171 California Republican Party $1,759,884 Sacramento County Democratic Central Cmte $612,026 California Association of Realtors $585,754 California Teachers Association $580,141 Los Angeles County Democratic Party $556,653 AT&T $519,778 California Dental Association $499,849 Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians $442,300 California State Council of Laborers $424,500 2008 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2008 Elections for the California State Assembly consisted of a primary election on June 3, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Assembly candidates was $84,390,298. The top 10 contributors were:[11] 2008 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $7,602,050 California Republican Party $3,000,235 SEIU California State Council $698,400 California Medical Association $649,849 California Teachers Association $637,100 Rao, Robert $539,388 Sacramento County Democratic Central Cmte $517,093 California Dental Association $504,132 California State Council of Laborers $448,600 California Association Of Realtors $435,450 2006 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2006 Elections for the California State Assembly consisted of a primary election on June 6, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Assembly candidates was $91,726,959. The top 10 contributors were:[12] 2006 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $7,373,474 California Republican Party $2,305,627 Sacramento County Democratic Central Cmte $1,549,999 Stanislaus County Democratic Central Cmte $790,720 San Diego County Democratic Party $745,000 California Teachers Association $715,255 Reilly, Janet $662,565 Hu, Grace $597,446 At&T $589,549 Groveman, Barry $562,500 2004 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2004 Elections for the California State Assembly consisted of a primary election on March 2, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Assembly candidates was $94,287,806. The top 10 contributors were:[13] 2004 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $5,691,897 Poizner Family Trust $5,313,732 California Republican Party $3,313,653 Sacramento County Democratic Central Cmte $780,000 Cristich, Cristi $776,256 Robinson, Mike $606,000 Santa Clara County Democratic Central Cmte $601,291 San Diego County Democratic Party $590,994 California Teachers Association $578,275 San Diego County Republican Central Cmte $560,562 2002 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2002 Elections for the California State Assembly consisted of a primary election on March 5, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Assembly candidates was $73,822,064. The top 10 contributors were:[14] 2002 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $5,496,476 California Republican Party $1,644,888 Pine, Dave $736,949 California Teachers Association $538,340 California Association of Realtors $519,610 SEIU California State Council $465,000 California Medical Association $459,080 California Building Industry Association $421,934 California School Employees Association $421,468 California State Council of Laborers $417,027 2000 See also:California State Assembly elections, 2000 Elections for the California State Assembly consisted of a primary election on March 7, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 80 Assembly seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Assembly candidates was $85,228,873. The top 10 contributors were:[15] 2000 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $8,282,040 Assembly Democratic Leadership 2000 $5,659,968 Assembly Republican PAC $1,480,071 California Republican Party $1,294,968 California Teachers Association $1,022,156 California Association of Realtors $806,217 California Correctional Peace Officers Association $798,039 California Friends of Latino PAC $711,731 Association of California Insurance Companies $698,768 California School Employees Association $692,864

Term limits

See also:State legislatures with term limits

TheCalifornia legislature is one of16 state legislatures with term limits. Since the passage ofProp 28 in 2012, legislators first elected on or after November 6, 2012, are limited to a maximum of 12 years of service.Prop 140, passed in 1990, affects any members elected prior to November 6, 2012, limiting them to a maximum of three two-year terms (six years total).^[16]

Vacancies

See also:How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in theCalifornia State Legislature, thegovernor must call for a special election. The governor must call the election within 14 calendar days of the vacancy. No special election shall be held if the vacancy occurs after the nominating deadline has passed in the final year of the term of office.^[17]

See sources:California Code, 1773 andCalifornia Cons. Art. IV, § 2

District map

See also:California state legislative districts

The state of California has 80 state Assembly districts. Each district elects one assembly member.

Use the interactive map below to find your district.

Redistricting

See also:Redistricting in California

In California, a non-politician commission draws both congressional and state legislative district lines. Established in 2008 by ballot initiative, the commission comprises 14 members: fiveDemocrats, fiveRepublicans, and four belonging to neither party. A panel of state auditors selects the pool of nominees from which the commissioners are appointed. This pool comprises 20 Democrats, 20 Republicans, and 20 belonging to neither party. The majority and minority leaders of both chambers of thestate legislature may each remove two members from each of the aforementioned groups. The first eight commission members are selected at random from the remaining nominees. These first eight comprise three Democrats, three Republicans, and two belonging to neither party. The first eight commissioners appoint the remaining six, which must include two Democrats, two Republicans, and two belonging to neither party.^[18]

Commissioners must meet the following requirements in order to serve:^[18]

1. Members must have voted in at least two of the last three statewide elections.
2. Members cannot have switched party affiliation for at least five years.
3. "Neither commissioners nor immediate family may have been, within 10 years of appointment, a candidate for federal or state office or member of a party central committee; an officer, employee, or paid consultant to a federal or state candidate or party; a registered lobbyist or paid legislative staff; or a donor of more than $2,000 to an elected candidate."
4. Members cannot be "staff, consultants or contractors for state or federal government" while serving as commissioners. The same prohibition applies to the family of commission members.

In order to approve a redistricting plan, nine of the commission's 14 members must vote for it. These nine must include three Democrats, three Republicans, and three belonging to neither party. Maps drawn by the commission may be overturned by public referendum. In the event that a map is overturned by the public, theCalifornia Supreme Court must appoint a group to draw a new map.^[18]

TheCalifornia Constitution requires that districts be contiguous. Further, the state constitution mandates that "to the extent possible, [districts] must ... preserve the geographic integrity of cities, counties, neighborhoods and communities of interest." Districts must also "encourage compactness." State Senate and Assembly districts should be nested within each other where possible.^[18]

2020

See also:Redistricting in California after the 2020 census

TheCalifornia Citizens Redistricting Commission voted 14-0 in favor of a new state Assembly and Senate district maps on December 20, 2021, and delivered those maps to thesecretary of state on December 27, 2021.^[19][20] These maps took effect for California's 2022 state legislative elections.

District map after 2020 redistricting

Below is the state Assembly map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

2010

See also:Redistricting in California after the 2010 census

The redistricting commission had until August 15, 2011 to create the maps that would govern the Congressional and legislative districts until 2020. The Commission successfully certified its final maps and handed them over to the Secretary of State on August 15, 2011.^[21] These maps went into effect in time for the June 5, 2012 primary.^[22]

Sessions

Legislation

The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the California State Assembly has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the Assembly to the Senate and legislation that has already been approved by both chambers and signed by the governor. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated byBillTrack50.

Dates of legislative sessions in California by year

2025

See also:2025 California legislative session andDates of 2025 state legislative sessions

In 2025, the legislature was scheduled to convene on December 2, 2024, and adjourn on September 13, 2025.

Click [show] for past years' session dates.

2024 See also:2024 California legislative session andDates of 2024 state legislative sessions In 2024, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 3, 2024, and adjourn on August 31, 2024. 2023 See also:2023 California legislative session andDates of 2023 state legislative sessions In 2023, the legislature was scheduled to convene on December 5, 2022, and adjourn on September 14, 2023. 2022 See also:2022 California legislative session andDates of 2022 state legislative sessions In 2022, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 3, 2022, and adjourn on August 31, 2022. 2021 See also:2021 California legislative session andDates of 2021 state legislative sessions In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on December 7, 2020, and adjourn on September 10, 2021. 2020 See also:2020 California legislative session andDates of 2020 state legislative sessions In 2020, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 6, 2020, and adjourn on August 31, 2020. Effect of coronavirus pandemic See also:Changes to state legislative session dates in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 Coronavirus pandemic Select a topic from the dropdown below to learn more. Political responses overviewState reopening plansDocumenting America's Path to RecoveryElection changesChanges to vote-by-mail and absentee voting proceduresFederal responsesState responsesState executive ordersStay-at-home ordersMultistate agreementsNon-governmental reopening plansEvictions and foreclosures policiesTravel restrictionsEnacted state legislationState legislative session changesSchool closuresState court closuresInmate releasesLocal government responsesDiagnosed or quarantined politiciansBallot measure changesArguments about government responsesThe 1918 influenza pandemicPandemic Response Accountability CommitteeUnemployment filingsLawsuitsBallotpedia's polling on the coronavirus pandemicSubmit Several state legislatures had their sessions impacted as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. TheCalifornia State Legislature suspended its session, effective March 16, 2020, through May 4, 2020. The suspension had originally been scheduled to last through April 13, 2020. The legislature adjourned on August 31, 2020.[23][24] 2019 See also:2019 California legislative session andDates of 2019 state legislative sessions In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 7, 2019, through September 13, 2019. 2018 See also:2018 California legislative session andDates of 2018 state legislative sessions In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 3, 2018, through August 31, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, clickhere. 2018 See also:2018 California legislative session andDates of 2018 state legislative sessions In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 3, 2018, through August 31, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, clickhere. 2017 See also:Dates of 2017 state legislative sessions In 2017, the legislature was in session from December 5, 2016, through September 15, 2017. 2016 See also:Dates of 2016 state legislative sessions In 2016, the legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30. 2015 See also:Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions In 2015, the legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015. Major issues in 2015 Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included medical marijuana, tuition in the University of California system, a proposed tax increase, internet privacy, regulation of web-based businesses, and healthcare for illegal immigrants.[25] 2014 See also:Dates of 2014 state legislative sessions In 2014, the legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30. Major issues in 2014 Major issues during the 2014 legislative session included the biennial budget, prison overcrowding, and water bonds.[26] 2013 See also:Dates of 2013 state legislative sessions In 2013, the legislature was in session from December 3, 2012, to September 13, 2013. Major issues in 2013 Major issues in the 2013 legislative session included property taxes for education and tax breaks for students.[27] 2012 See also:Dates of 2012 state legislative sessions In 2012, the legislature was in session from January 4 to August 31. 2011 See also:Dates of 2011 state legislative sessions In 2011, the legislature was in session from January 3 through September 9, 2011. The legislature was convened in an extraordinary session to act upon legislation that addressed the fiscal emergency proclaimed by GovernorJerry Brown (R) on January 20, 2011.[28] 2010 See also:Dates of 2010 state legislative sessions In 2010, the legislature was in session from January 12 to August 31. The legislature held a special session from Aug 27, 2009, to January 11, 2010. The legislature also held three other special sessions during the year on improving the tax system, the budget shortfall, and fiscal emergencies.[29] On July 28, 2010, GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger (R) issued a declaration of fiscal emergency. This is allowed underCalifornia's Constitution as approved in 2004 underproposition 58. Upon issuance of a declaration of fiscal emergency, the legislature immediately reconvened and was not able to adjourn until after the fiscal situation was resolved.[30][31]

About legislative sessions in California

TheTenth Amendment of theU.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.^[32] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions,legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.

Article IV of the California Constitution establishes when theCalifornia State Legislature—of which the Assembly is a part—is to be in session. Section 3 of Article IV states that the legislature is to meet in regular session on the first Monday of December in each even-numbered year to organize. The legislature adjourns by November 30 of the following even-numbered year.

Section 3 also gives thegovernor of California the power to call special sessions of the legislature.

Legislative roles and procedures

Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includesveto overrides,the role of the legislature in the state budget,term limits, andprocedures for filling membership vacancies.

Veto overrides

See also:Veto overrides in state legislatures

State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in California are listed below.

How many legislators are required to vote for an override? Two-thirds of members in both chambers.

Are there other special rules?

Authority:Article IV, Section 10 of theCalifornia Constitution.

Role in state budget

See also:California state budget and finances

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The state operates on an annual budget cycle. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:^[34]

1. Budget instructions are sent to state agencies beginning inApril.
2. Agencies submit their budget requests to thegovernor inSeptember.
3. The governor submits his or her proposed budget to thestate legislature inJanuary.
4. The legislature adopts a budget inJune. A majority is required to pass a budget. The fiscal year beginsJuly 1.

California is one of 44 states in which the governor hasline item veto authority.^[34][35]

The governor is required to submit a balanced budget to the legislature. In turn, the legislature is required to adopt a balanced budget.^[34]

Committees

See also:List of committees in California state government

Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.

• Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
• Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
• Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.

Ballotpedia covers standing and joint committees. The California State Assembly has 32 standing committees:

Constitutional amendments

In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process forreferring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states,initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are alsomany other types of statewide measures.

The methods in which the California Constitution can be amended:

See also:Article II andArticle XVIII of theCalifornia Constitution andLaws governing ballot measures in California

TheCalifornia Constitution can be amended in these ways:

• Through the process of alegislatively referred constitutional amendment. This procedure is defined inSection 1 of Article XVIII of theCalifornia Constitution. According to that section:

• Two-thirds of the membership of each chamber of theCalifornia State Legislature must propose an amendment, which then goes on a statewide ballot to be ratified or rejected by the state's voters.
• The state legislature is allowed to propose revisions (not just amendments) to the constitution.
• If measures conflict, and they both get more than 50 percent of the vote, the one with the highest number of votes prevails.
• Ratified amendments take effect on the fifth day after the secretary of state files the statement of the vote for the election.

• Through the process of aninitiated constitutional amendment, according toSection 3 of Article XVIII andSection 8 of Article II.

• Petitioners can collectsignatures equaling eight percent of the most recent total number of votes cast for the office ofgovernor to qualify a proposed amendment for the ballot.
• SeeBallotpedia's page on laws governing the initiative process in California for full details on the process and requirements of aninitiated constitutional amendment in California.

• Through the process of aconstitutional convention. According toSection 2 of Article XVIII, if two-thirds of the members of each chamber of thestate legislature agree, a question as to whether to call a convention or revise the constitution goes on the state's next general election ballot.

See also

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External links

• California State Assembly

Footnotes

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