This resolution supports California Proposition 50, allowing the state to create temporary congressional maps in response to partisan actions. It also reaffirms the commitment to independent redistricting by maintaining the Citizens Redistricting Commission for the next redistricting process after the 2030 census.
Resolution supporting California Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act; which would authorize California to adopt temporary congressional maps in response to these partisan actions while reaffirming the state’s commitment to independent, non-partisan redistricting by preserving the Citizens Redistricting Commission for the decennial process after the 2030 census.
How it got here
The legislation originated in response to partisan redistricting efforts across the country, particularly in Texas, prompting California to propose Proposition 50.
The California Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom called for a special election to place Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, on the November 4, 2025 ballot.
Assembly Bill 604 was introduced, detailing the temporary congressional district boundaries in response to partisan redistricting actions.
Senate Bill 280 was introduced to establish the framework for the special election related to Proposition 50.
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution supporting Proposition 50, condemning partisan manipulation of congressional districts.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without his approval.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
