§ 9111. — 9111. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 62.)

California § 9111.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code ELEC: Elections Code - ELEC
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. County Elections
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. Initiative

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(a)
During the circulation of the petition or before taking either action described in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 9118, the board of supervisors may refer the proposed initiative measure to a county agency or agencies for a report on any or all of the following:
(1)
Its fiscal impact.
(2)
Its effect on the internal consistency of the county’s general and specific plans, including the housing element, the consistency between planning and zoning, and the limitations on county actions under Section 65008 of the Government Code and Chapters 4.2 (commencing with Section 65913) and 4.3 (commencing with Section 65915) of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code.
(3)
Its effect on the use of land, the impact on the availability and location of housing, and the ability of the county to meet its regional housing needs.
(4)
Its impact on funding for infrastructure of all types, including, but not limited to, transportation, schools, parks, and open space. The report may also discuss whether the measure would be likely to result in increased infrastructure costs or savings, including the costs of infrastructure maintenance, to current residents and businesses.
(5)
Its impact on the community’s ability to attract and retain business and employment.
(6)
Its impact on the uses of vacant parcels of land.
(7)
Its impact on agricultural lands, open space,
traffic congestion, existing business districts, and developed areas designated for revitalization.
(8)
Any other matters the board of supervisors requests to be in the report.
(b)
The report shall be presented to the board of supervisors within the time prescribed by the board of supervisors, but no later than 30 days after the county elections official certifies to the board of supervisors the sufficiency of the petition.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 62. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.