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==Background== |
==Background== |
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In February 2009, the State Legislature narrowly passed the [[2008–2009 California budget crisis|2008–2009 state budget]] during a special session, months after it was due. As part of the plan to lower the state's annual deficits, the State Legislature ordered a special election with various budget reform ballot propositions, among them Proposition 1F.<ref>{{cite web |
In February 2009, the State Legislature narrowly passed the [[2008–2009 California budget crisis|2008–2009 state budget]] during a special session, months after it was due. As part of the plan to lower the state's annual deficits, the State Legislature ordered a special election with various budget reform ballot propositions, among them Proposition 1F.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/analysis/prop1a.htm |title=Proposition 1A Analysis - Voter Information Guide 2009 |publisher=[[California Secretary of State]] |accessdate=2009-05-08 |= |=}}</ref> |
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The measure was proposed by the State Legislature as a [[joint resolution]] called '''Senate Constitutional Amendment 8 of the 2009–10 Regular Session''' (Resolution Chapter 3, Statutes of 2009). It was authored by [[Abel Maldonado|Senator Abel Maldonado]], a [[California Republican Party|Republican]] from [[Santa Maria, California|Santa Maria]],<ref name="SCAX3 8">{{cite web |url=http://leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sca_8&sess=CUR&house=B&author=maldonado |title=Bill Documents: SCAX3 8 |publisher=[[California Office of the Legislative Counsel]] |accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref> and passed both houses unanimously. The legislature later voted in an extraordinary session to submit the amendment and five other proposals to a special election held in May.<ref>[http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/statewide-special-election-051909/sb19ch-7-3rd-extra2009.pdf Senate Bill 19 of the Third Extraordinary Session]</ref> The other propositions were all rejected by voters. |
The measure was proposed by the State Legislature as a [[joint resolution]] called '''Senate Constitutional Amendment 8 of the 2009–10 Regular Session''' (Resolution Chapter 3, Statutes of 2009). It was authored by [[Abel Maldonado|Senator Abel Maldonado]], a [[California Republican Party|Republican]] from [[Santa Maria, California|Santa Maria]],<ref name="SCAX3 8">{{cite web |url=http://leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=sca_8&sess=CUR&house=B&author=maldonado |title=Bill Documents: SCAX3 8 |publisher=[[California Office of the Legislative Counsel]] |accessdate=2009-07-15}}</ref> and passed both houses unanimously. The legislature later voted in an extraordinary session to submit the amendment and five other proposals to a special election held in May.<ref>[http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/statewide-special-election-051909/sb19ch-7-3rd-extra2009.pdf Senate Bill 19 of the Third Extraordinary Session]</ref> The other propositions were all rejected by voters. |
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==Provisions== |
==Provisions== |
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The measure amended Article III, Section 8 of the California constitution, which concerns the Citizens Compensation Commission. The amendment prohibits the commission, which sets salary levels for the governor, other top state officials, and members of the California State Legislature, from increasing those salaries if the state General Fund is expected to end the year with a deficit. Specifically, if the state's [[California Department of Finance|Director of Finance]] reports that there will be a negative balance in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties at the end of that fiscal year. While there would be a financial benefit to the state, such savings would be minimal.<ref>{{cite web |
The measure amended Article III, Section 8 of the California constitution, which concerns the Citizens Compensation Commission. The amendment prohibits the commission, which sets salary levels for the governor, other top state officials, and members of the California State Legislature, from increasing those salaries if the state General Fund is expected to end the year with a deficit. Specifically, if the state's [[California Department of Finance|Director of Finance]] reports that there will be a negative balance in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties at the end of that fiscal year. While there would be a financial benefit to the state, such savings would be minimal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov/analysis/prop1f.htm |title=Proposition 1F Analysis - Voter Information Guide 2009 |publisher=[[California Secretary of State]] |accessdate=2009-07-15 |= |=}}</ref> The introduction to the amendment states that |
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{{quote|Existing provisions of the California Constitution direct the California Citizens Compensation Commission to establish and adjust the salary and benefits for Members of the Legislature and certain other state officers. This measure would prohibit the commission from adopting in a fiscal year a resolution that would increase the salary of Members of the Legislature or other state officers if the Director of Finance determines that there will be a negative balance in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties at the end of that fiscal year.<ref>[http://www.legislature.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=22880320103+2+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve Senate Amendment 8].</ref>}} |
{{quote|Existing provisions of the California Constitution direct the California Citizens Compensation Commission to establish and adjust the salary and benefits for Members of the Legislature and certain other state officers. This measure would prohibit the commission from adopting in a fiscal year a resolution that would increase the salary of Members of the Legislature or other state officers if the Director of Finance determines that there will be a negative balance in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties at the end of that fiscal year.<ref>[http://www.legislature.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=22880320103+2+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve Senate Amendment 8].</ref>}} |
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Proposition 1F of 2009 (or Senate Constitutional Amendment 8) was a measure approved by California voters relating to the salaries of state officers. It was an amendment of the Constitution of California prohibiting pay raises for members of the State Legislature, the Governor, and other state officials during deficit years. It was proposed by the legislature and approved in a referendum held as part of the May 19, 2009 special election ballot, in which the California electorate also voted on five other propositions.
Background
In February 2009, the State Legislature narrowly passed the 2008–2009 state budget during a special session, months after it was due. As part of the plan to lower the state's annual deficits, the State Legislature ordered a special election with various budget reform ballot propositions, among them Proposition 1F.[1]
The measure was proposed by the State Legislature as a joint resolution called Senate Constitutional Amendment 8 of the 2009–10 Regular Session (Resolution Chapter 3, Statutes of 2009). It was authored by Senator Abel Maldonado, a Republican from Santa Maria,[2] and passed both houses unanimously. The legislature later voted in an extraordinary session to submit the amendment and five other proposals to a special election held in May.[3] The other propositions were all rejected by voters.
Provisions
The measure amended Article III, Section 8 of the California constitution, which concerns the Citizens Compensation Commission. The amendment prohibits the commission, which sets salary levels for the governor, other top state officials, and members of the California State Legislature, from increasing those salaries if the state General Fund is expected to end the year with a deficit. Specifically, if the state's Director of Finance reports that there will be a negative balance in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties at the end of that fiscal year. While there would be a financial benefit to the state, such savings would be minimal.[4] The introduction to the amendment states that
Existing provisions of the California Constitution direct the California Citizens Compensation Commission to establish and adjust the salary and benefits for Members of the Legislature and certain other state officers. This measure would prohibit the commission from adopting in a fiscal year a resolution that would increase the salary of Members of the Legislature or other state officers if the Director of Finance determines that there will be a negative balance in the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties at the end of that fiscal year.[5]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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3,565,419 | 74.23 |
| No | 1,237,694 | 25.77 |
| Valid votes | 4,803,113 | 98.59 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 68,832 | 1.41 |
| Total votes | 4,871,945 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 17,153,012 | 28.40 |
See also
References
- ^ "Proposition 1A Analysis - Voter Information Guide 2009". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on May 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Bill Documents: SCAX3 8". California Office of the Legislative Counsel. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
- ^ Senate Bill 19 of the Third Extraordinary Session
- ^ "Proposition 1F Analysis - Voter Information Guide 2009". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Senate Amendment 8.
- ^ "Statement of Vote: May 19, 2009, Statewide Special Election" (PDF). California Secretary of State. 2009-06-26. Retrieved 2009-07-15.