A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending, repealing, and adding Section 6 of Article II thereof, by amending, repealing, and adding Section 5 of Article V thereof, and by amending, repealing, and adding Section 2 of Article IX thereof, relating to education.
Summary
The California Constitution requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to be nonpartisan, elected by the voters at each gubernatorial election, exempt from civil service, and limited to 2 terms. The Constitution prescribes the start day of the Superintendent's first term and how to fill a vacancy in the office of the Superintendent. This measure would prohibit an election for Superintendent from being held in 2026. The measure would, commencing January 1, 2027, require the Superintendent to instead be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor, with confirmation by the Assembly, the Senate, and the Senate Committee on Rules. The measure would make inapplicable to the Superintendent the above-mentioned nonpartisan, term limit, start day, and vacancy provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2023
Last action Apr 27, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 27, 2023
Lower · Passed
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
lower
Apr 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to Coms. on ED. and ELECTIONS.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Lower · Passed
From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin McCarty
DDemocratic
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