(1) The California Constitution allows the proposal of an initiative measure by presenting to the Secretary of State a petition that sets forth the text of the proposed statute or amendment to the Constitution and is certified to have been signed by electors equal in number to 5% in the case of a statute, and 8% in the case of an amendment to the Constitution, of the votes for all candidates for Governor at the last gubernatorial election. This measure would require, in the case of a petition that proposes an amendment to the Constitution, that the petition include signatures from each of 27 of the Senatorial districts in the State equal in number to 8% of the votes for all candidates for Governor cast in that district at the last gubernatorial election. (2) The California Constitution requires that a proposed amendment or revision of the Constitution be approved by a majority of votes thereon in order to take effect. This measure would require that an amendment to the Constitution proposed by initiative be approved by 55% of the votes thereon, except that only a majority of votes thereon would be required if the sole effect of the measure is to repeal one or more amendments to the Constitution previously approved by the electors.
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Existing law provides for the governance of counties. Existing law sets forth the powers and duties of the officers of a county and the board of supervisors. Existing law sets forth the qualifications of the county assessor, as specified. Existing constitutional provisions authorize the establishment of an assessment appeals board of a county. This bill would, in a county that regulates lobbying before the board of supervisors by ordinance, require the board to adopt an ordinance to regulate property tax agents and property tax agent firms. The bill would require the ordinance to include specific provisions, including, but not limited to, annual registration and a prohibition against property tax agents and property tax agent firms from making any political contributions to an elected county assessor or a candidate for county assessor within that county. The bill would authorize the board to impose a reasonably necessary fee to cover the costs to regulate the activities of property tax agents and property tax agent firms. By adding to the duties of a county, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would provide that its provisions do not apply to property owners, and are not to be construed to prohibit a tax agent from charging a contingency fee, as specified. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
This measure would request that the Department of Transportation erect informational signs on State Highway Route 210 in the County of Los Angeles directing motorists to the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would recognize June 12, 2012, as the 114th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, and would call upon the people of the state to observe the month of June with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
This measure would proclaim February 29, 2012, as Rare Disease Day in California.
This measure would designate the month of February 2012 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and would encourage all Californians to observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month with appropriate programs and activities that raise awareness about teen dating violence and promote healthy teen relationships in their communities.
This measure would declare the week of June 4, 2012, to June 10, 2012, inclusive, as Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Week.