Prop 11

Redistricting. Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Creates 14-member redistricting commission responsible for drawing new district lines for State Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts.

Requires State Auditor to randomly select commission members from voter applicantpool to create a commission with five members from each of the two largest political parties, and four members unaffiliated with either political party. Requires nine votes to approve final district maps. Establishes standards for drawing new lines, including respecting the geographic integrity of neighborhoods and encouraging geographic compactness. Permits State Legislature to draw lines for congressional districts subject to these standards. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Probably no significant increase in state redistricting costs.

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Polling:

Public Policy Institute -- September 2008
39% Yes | 36% No | 25% Undecided

Proponents

Signatories:
Kathay Feng, Jeannine English and David Fleming

Key Supporters:
- California Common Cause
- AARP
- Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
- League of Women Voters
- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Registered Campaign Committees:

California Voters First, Yes On 11 For Change In Sacramento - A Coalition Of Consumer, Senior, Public Interest, Taxpayer, Community and Business Groups and Leaders. Major Funding Provided By Governor.

Most Recent Reporting Date: 07/31/2008

Contributions from this period:

Total Contributions 1/1/2008 - 06/30/2008 $4,826,382.01

Total Expenditures 1/1/2008 - 06/30/2008 $4,737,190.93

Yes On 11 - Hold Politicians Accountable, a Coalition of Consumer, Senior, Public Interest, Taxpayer, Community and Business Groups and Leaders

Committee Has Not Electronically Filed For This Election Cycle.

California Common Cause Redistricting Reform Fund

Total Contributions 1/1/2008 - 06/30/2008 $70,837.00

Total Expenditures 1/1/2008 - 06/30/2008 $46,855.45

Opponents