ACA 4:

Expanding Youth Voting Rights

Author:

Assemblymember Kevin Mullin

Would have given youth a voice in the democratic process and helped to instill a lifelong habit of voting by providing an opportunity for California’s youth to have a larger role in electing representatives. Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 4, which required voter approval, became Proposition 18 on the November 2020 General Election ballot and was rejected by voters, would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections provided that they turn 18 years of age by the time of the general election.

Bill info from the legislature
Issues: Voter Access

Supported

Top Priority Bill

Top Priority Bill

Status:

Passed Assembly 56-13

Passed Senate 31-7

Passed by the Legislature but rejected by voters

Votes Scored

VoteDateStatus
ACA 4Senate FloorJune 25, 2020Passed
ACA 4Senate Elections & Constitutional Amendments CommitteeJune 23, 2020Passed
ACA 4Assembly ConcurrenceJune 26, 2020Passed
PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONANTI-ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONDID NOT VOTEDid not vote on good bill. Counted negatively.DID NOT VOTEDid not vote on a bad bill. Counted positively.EXCUSEDAbsent due to illness or family leave; not counted positively or negatively.

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