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Resolution Supporting California Proposition 50 on Election Procedures and Congressional Maps

  • When: 2025/09/02
  • Address: Citywide
  • City: San Francisco
  • State: CA
  • Category: Land Use Planning
  • Asset Class: Land

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution supporting California Proposition 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act. This act, originating from Senate Bill No. 280, Chapter 97, deals with various election procedures at the state level. Key provisions include making forms for in-lieu-filing-fee petitions available earlier for the June 2, 2026, statewide direct primary election (by December 19, 2025), and requiring the Secretary of State to assess the feasibility of including voter party preferences in statewide lists for congressional districts. The act also prohibits the use of 'incumbent' as a ballot designation for Representatives in Congress for the June 2, 2026 election, contingent on the approval of Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 (ACA 8) of the 2025-26 Regular Session. Furthermore, Senate Bill 280 calls for a statewide special election on November 4, 2025, to present ACA 8 (designated as Proposition 50) to voters. It details the procedures for conducting this special election, including requirements for ballot drop-off locations and vote centers, and appropriates funds from the General Fund to counties and the Secretary of State to cover the costs of administering this election. The resolution by the Board of Supervisors signifies local support for these state-level changes aimed at authorizing temporary congressional maps in response to partisan actions while upholding independent redistricting.

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