CA ACA 23
introducedA resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 6 of Article II thereof, relating to elections.
California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did CA ACA 23 pass?
Not yet. CA ACA 23 has been introduced as of 2026-08-11 but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-11): From printer.
What is CA ACA 23 about?
The California Constitution establishes the office of Secretary of State and requires that the Secretary of State be elected at the same time and place and for the same term as the Governor. The California Constitution provides that all judicial, school, county, and city offices, and the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, are nonpartisan. The California Constitution prohibits a political party or party central committee from nominating a candidate for nonpartisan office, and prohibits the candidate's party preference from being included on the ballot. This measure would additionally provide that the office of Secretary of State is a nonpartisan office.
Who sponsors CA ACA 23?
Johnson is the primary sponsor of CA ACA 23, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
The California Constitution establishes the office of Secretary of State and requires that the Secretary of State be elected at the same time and place and for the same term as the Governor. The California Constitution provides that all judicial, school, county, and city offices, and the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, are nonpartisan. The California Constitution prohibits a political party or party central committee from nominating a candidate for nonpartisan office, and prohibits the candidate's party preference from being included on the ballot. This measure would additionally provide that the office of Secretary of State is a nonpartisan office.
- Introduced
- 2026-08-10
- Latest action
- 2026-08-11 — From printer.
- Bill type
- constitutional amendment
- Last updated
- 2026-08-12T09:09:18.185091Z
Subjects
Sponsors
- Johnsonauthor
- Hooverauthor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-08-10
Introduced. To print.
introduction
2026-08-11
From printer.
Versions
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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