Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Government and elections

Lead county must share local measure text and analysis with other counties within 24 hours

In district elections that cross county lines, the lead county must set deadlines for the measure text and impartial analysis with the other counties, and send them the text, analysis and chosen arguments within 24 hours of getting them.

Who it affects

County elections officials in multicounty district and school elections

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California AB 2786: Elections.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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