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Senate Bill 202 of 2011

November 18, 2011

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Proponents were the California Labor Federation and the SEIU, who argued that "SB 202 makes an important clarification of California law that is both consistent with the original intent of the initiative law and the State Constitution. In fact, the State Constitution clearly specifies that an initiative is to appear "at the next general election held at least 131 days after it qualifies or at any special statewide election held prior to that general election."  This bill ensures that this Constitutional requirement is adhered to, which was the case for all initiatives prior to 1970.