ACA 16

  • California Assembly Constitutional Amendment
  • 2023-2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Assembly
  • Assembly
  • Senate
  • Governor

A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 3.5 to Article I thereof, relating to the environment.

Bill Subjects

Environmental Rights

Abstract

The California Constitution declares various inalienable rights of the people, including the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty, acquire, possess, and protect property, and pursue and obtain safety, happiness, and privacy. This measure would amend the California Constitution to declare that the people have a right to clean air and water and a healthy environment considering the general well-being and other needs of the people. The measure would specify that the principles inherent in these rights shall serve as a guide to all branches of government in the performance of their official duties and that these rights shall inure to all people in equal measure and shall not be construed or applied in a manner inconsistent with duly enacted laws of the state or other rights set forth in the California Constitution.

Bill Sponsors (24)

Votes


Actions


Jun 06, 2024

Assembly

Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 5775.)

May 20, 2024

Assembly

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

May 16, 2024

Assembly

From committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 16).

May 01, 2024

Assembly

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  • Referral-Committee
APPR APPR. suspense file.

Apr 09, 2024

Assembly

From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. Re-referred. (Ayes 8. Noes 3.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
  • Referral-Committee
Com. on APPR.

Assembly

Coauthors revised.

Mar 11, 2024

Assembly

Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on NAT. RES.

Jan 26, 2024

Assembly

From printer. May be heard in committee February 25.

Jan 25, 2024

Assembly

Read first time. To print.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
ACA16 HTML
01/25/24 - Introduced PDF
06/06/24 - Amended Assembly PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
04/05/24- Assembly Natural Resources PDF
04/30/24- Assembly Appropriations PDF
05/20/24- ASSEMBLY FLOOR ANALYSIS PDF
06/07/24- ASSEMBLY FLOOR ANALYSIS PDF

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