Would change who writes the official title and summary for statewide ballot initiatives. Right now, the Attorney General writes these summaries, which appear on petitions and ballots to explain what a measure does. Under this bill, the job would instead go to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, a nonpartisan office that analyzes government policies and finances. The bill will only take effect if voters approve a related constitutional amendment, Senate Constitutional Amendment 3.
Would change who writes the official title and summary for statewide ballot initiatives. Right now, the Attorney General writes these summaries, which appear on petitions and ballots to explain what a measure does. Under this bill, the job would instead go to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, a nonpartisan office that analyzes government policies and finances. The bill will only take effect if voters approve a related constitutional amendment, Senate Constitutional Amendment 3.
