CA ACA 2
introducedA resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by repealing and adding Section 4.5 of Article IV thereof, relating to the Legislature.
California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did CA ACA 2 pass?
Not yet. CA ACA 2 has been introduced as of 2024-12-03 but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2024-12-03): From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.
What is CA ACA 2 about?
The California Constitution prohibits Members of the Legislature from accruing any pension or retirement benefit other than participation in the federal Social Security program as a result of legislative service. This measure, the Legislative Diversification Act, would repeal that prohibition and instead require the Legislature to establish a retirement system for Members elected to or serving in the Legislature on or after November 1, 2010. The measure would require a Member to serve at least 10 years in the Legislature to be eligible to receive benefits under the retirement system. The measure would authorize a Member who serves fewer than 10 years to transfer the service credit earned as a result of service in the Legislature to any other public employees' pension or retirement system in which the Member participates.
Who sponsors CA ACA 2?
Jackson is the primary sponsor of CA ACA 2.
Description
The California Constitution prohibits Members of the Legislature from accruing any pension or retirement benefit other than participation in the federal Social Security program as a result of legislative service. This measure, the Legislative Diversification Act, would repeal that prohibition and instead require the Legislature to establish a retirement system for Members elected to or serving in the Legislature on or after November 1, 2010. The measure would require a Member to serve at least 10 years in the Legislature to be eligible to receive benefits under the retirement system. The measure would authorize a Member who serves fewer than 10 years to transfer the service credit earned as a result of service in the Legislature to any other public employees' pension or retirement system in which the Member participates.
- Introduced
- 2024-12-02
- Latest action
- 2024-12-03 — From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.
- Bill type
- constitutional amendment
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Jacksonauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
2024-12-02
Introduced. To print.
introduction
2024-12-03
From printer. May be heard in committee January 2.
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Related bills
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