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SB 458: Initiative and referendum measures: title and summary.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 458 does, verified February 3, 2026

The bill aims to amend and repeal certain sections of the Elections Code and the Government Code. It would require the legislative analyst to prepare a circulating title and summary of proposed initiative and referendum measures, rather than the attorney general. This change would be contingent upon voter approval of a specific session. The bill also makes changes to other sections of the Elections Code and Government Code, but the exact details are not specified in the provided text.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions12 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
May. 23, 2025May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
May. 16, 2025Set for hearing May 23.
Apr. 21, 2025April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Apr. 10, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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