Attorney General No.
17-0005
Secretary of State No.
1801
Description
Repeals provision in California Constitution stating California is an inseparable part of the United States. Directs Governor, in consultation with those members of Congress who represent California, to negotiate continually greater autonomy from federal government, up to and including agreement establishing California as a fully independent country, provided voters agree to revise the California Constitution. Creates new state commission to research and make recommendations on ways of increasing California's autonomy and independence. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: At least $1.25 million in added state costs per year for an advisory commission on California autonomy and independence. Unknown, potentially major, fiscal effects if California voters approved changes to the state's relationship with the United States at a future election after the approval of this measure.
Proponents
Stephen Gonzales, David Marin, Cindy Sheehan, Shankar Singam, and Timothy Vollmer (408) 813-7486 stevegon3@gmail.com
Date
7-25-2017
Document Type
Article
Qualified
Failed to Qualify
Recommended Citation
California Autonomy from Federal Government. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. California Initiative 1801 (2017).
https://repository.uclawsf.edu/ca_ballot_inits/2078