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Senate committee splits over shifting ballot titles from Attorney General to LAO
Summary
SB 1225 and companion SCA 3 would move responsibility for initiative titles and summaries from the Attorney General to the Legislative Analyst's Office; supporters said the LAO is nonpartisan and better suited, while unions and some officials warned it removes an elected accountability mechanism.
Senator Niello presented SB 1225 and companion constitutional amendment SCA 3 to transfer the duty of preparing initiative ballot titles and summaries from the Attorney General's office to the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO). The author argued the LAO's nonpartisan role and existing fiscal and policy analysis responsibilities would strengthen public trust and produce clearer, impartial ballot language.
Ryan Woolsey of the LAO provided technical testimony and…
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