California State Senate
General Information
Party control:	Democrat
Session start:	January 5, 2026
Session end:	August 31, 2026
Term length:	4 years
Term limits:	12 years[1][2]
Redistricting:	Commission
Salary:	$132,703/year + per diem
Members
Total:	40
Democrats:	30
Republicans:	10
Other:	0
Vacancies:	0
Leadership
President:	Eleni Kounalakis (D)
Maj. Leader:	TBD
Min. Leader:	Brian Jones (California) (R)
Elections
Last election:	November 5, 2024
Next election:	November 3, 2026

TheCalifornia State Senate is theupper chamber of theCalifornia State Legislature. Alongside theCalifornia State Assembly, 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 Senate 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 Senate meets in the state capitol building inSacramento, California.

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

• 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 Senate as of February 2026:

Members

Leadership

Thelieutenant governor serves as president of the Senate but only casts a vote in the case of a tie. The president pro tempore is the presiding officer.^[3]

Leadership and members

• Senate president:Eleni Kounalakis (D)
• Senate president pro tempore:Mike McGuire (D)
• Majority leader: TBD
• Minority leader:Brian Jones (California) (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 Senate in 1974. In2024, they won a 30-10 majority.

The table below shows the partisan history of the California Senate 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 state Senate with majorities from 1896 to 1956. Democrats split the chamber 20-20 in the 1956 elections, and they won a majority in 1958. From 1958 to 2022, Democrats controlled the chamber except for when it was split evenly in 1968 and 1972, both years when native Californian Richard Nixon (R) was 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 senators serve staggered,four-year terms and half of the Senate is up for election every two years. California holds elections for its legislature in even years.

2026

See also:California State Senate elections, 2026

Elections for theCalifornia State Senate 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 Senate elections, 2024

Elections for theCalifornia State Senate 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 one seat but maintained their majority in the California State Senate. The Democratic majority went from 31-9 to 30-10.

2022

See also:California State Senate elections, 2022

Elections for theCalifornia State Senate 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 Senate from 31-9 to 32-8.

2020

See also:California State Senate elections, 2020

Elections for the office ofCalifornia State Senate 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 increased their majority in the California State Senate from 28-11 to 30-9.

2018

See also:California State Senate elections, 2018

Elections for theCalifornia State Senate 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 Senate from 26-14 to 29-11.

2016

See also:California State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for theCalifornia State Senate 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] A total of20 seats out of the 40 seats in theCalifornia State Senate were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Democrats held a 26-13 majority. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them a 27-13 majority.

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

2014 See also:California State Senate elections, 2014 Elections for theCalifornia State Senate 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. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 27-12 majority. Democrats lost two seats in the election, giving them a 25-14 majority with one vacancy. California State Senate Party As of November 3, 2014 After November 4, 2014      Democratic Party 27 25      Republican Party 12 14      Vacancy 1 1 Total 40 40 2012 See also:California State Senate elections, 2012 Elections for the office of California State Senate 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. State Senate seats in the odd-numbered districts were on the ballot in 2012. Atotal of 20 seats were up for election. In2010, senators from even-numbered districts were up for election. In 2012, voters in the 20 odd-numbered districts went to the polls to elect senators. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 25-15 majority. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them a 26-12 majority with two vacancies. California State Senate Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election      Democratic Party 25 26      Republican Party 15 12      Vacancy 0 2 Total 40 40 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 Senate District Winner Margin of Victory Total Votes Top Opponent District 5 Cathleen Galgiani 1% 281,927 Bill Berryhill District 27 Fran Pavley 7.1% 369,195 Todd Zink District 29 Robert "Bob" Huff 10.2% 292,140 Greg Diamond District 31 Richard Roth 10.6% 242,202 Jeff Miller District 19 Hannah-Beth Jackson 11.4% 324,599 Mike Stoker District 23 Bill Emmerson 12.6% 282,563 Melissa Ruth O'Donnell District James Beall Jr. 13.5% 282,796 Joe Coto District 37 Mimi Walters 14% 373,681 Steve Young District 21 Stephen Knight 15.3% 266,192 Star Moffatt District 39 Marty Block 16.8% 378,317 George Plescia 2010 See also:California State Senate elections, 2010 Elections for the office of California State Senate 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. State Senate seats in the even-numbered districts were on the ballot in 2010. There was also a special election for District 37 on June 8, 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 24-14 majority. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them a 25-14 majority with one vacancy. California State Senate Party As of November 1, 2010 After the 2010 Election      Democratic Party 24 25      Republican Party 14 14      Vacancy 2 1 Total 40 40 In 2010, the candidates running for Senate raised a total of $23,000,670 in campaign funds. Their top 10 contributors were:[10] 2010 Donors, California State Senate Donor Amount California Democratic Party $2,591,242 California Republican Party $1,249,852 AT$T $240,088 Carol Liu for Senate $227,997 California Association of Realtors $195,600 Merced County Democratic Central Cmte $190,000 Republican Party of Stanislaus County $174,000 California Dental Association $171,200 California State Council of Laborers $166,835 California Professional Fire Fighters $158,898 2008 See also:California State Senate elections, 2008 Elections for the California State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 3, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $45,351,422. The top 10 contributors were:[11] 2008 Donors, California State Senate Donor Amount California Democratic Party $2,771,083 California Republican Party $2,728,227 Merced County Democratic Central Cmte $290,000 Santa Barbara County Democratic Party $276,826 Santa Clara County Democratic Central Cmte $260,000 At&T $248,481 California Medical Association $224,400 California Association of Realtors $223,805 SEIU California State Council $201,600 California Professional Fire Fighters $197,842 2006 See also:California State Senate elections, 2006 Elections for the California State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 6, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $36,599,292. The top 10 contributors were:[12] 2006 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $2,337,829 California Republican Party $1,552,660 Republican Central Cmte of Orange County $627,900 Dutra, John A $523,808 Monterey County Republican Party $479,000 At&T $362,421 California Medical Association $274,150 California Association of Realtors $186,100 SEIU California State Council $164,800 California Building Industry Association $161,055 2004 See also:California State Senate elections, 2004 Elections for the California State Senate consisted of a primary election on March 2, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $39,487,973. The top 10 contributors were:[13] 2004 Donors, California State Assembly Donor Amount California Democratic Party $5,730,671 California Republican Party $3,001,653 Sacramento County Republican Party $407,600 Republican Central Cmte of Orange County $331,900 San Joaquin County Republican Central Cmte $245,000 California Medical Association $221,600 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians $203,050 California Dental Association $162,511 California Association of Realtors $160,597 At&T $147,260 2002 See also:California State Senate elections, 2002 Elections for the California State Senate consisted of a primary election on March 5, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $34,311,200. The top 10 contributors were:[14] 2002 Donors, California State Senate Donor Amount California Democratic Party $3,547,899 California Republican Party $1,831,050 Brulte, Friends of Jim $1,161,242 Jackie Speier State Senate 2002 $589,191 Friends of Joe Dunn $444,911 Poochigian Senate Cmte $426,883 21St Century Insurance $327,250 California Teachers Association $312,336 California Medical Association $305,650 California State Council of Laborers $274,500 2000 See also:California State Senate elections, 2000 Elections for the California State Senate consisted of a primary election on March 7, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $49,599,033. The top 10 contributors were:[15] 2000 Donors, California State Senate Donor Amount Senate Majority Fund $3,382,189 California Democratic Party $2,883,992 Senate Democratic Leadership Fund $2,648,280 Friends of Jim Brulte $1,387,153 California Republican Party $1,363,417 California Senate Republican Leadership Fund $1,039,850 California Correctional Peace Officers Association $642,500 California Teachers Association $493,750 Native Americans & Peace Officers $475,000 Working Families for Deborah Ortiz $472,000

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.Prop 140, passed in 1990, affects any members elected prior to November 6, 2012, and limits them to a maximum of two four-year terms (eight 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 40 state Senate districts. Each district elects one senator.

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 Senate 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 Senate has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the Senate to the House 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 Senate 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 Senate has 23 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 Senate

Footnotes

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