Gov. Code, § 23274 · Article 4.5. Alteration of Boundaries
Gov. Code, § 23274
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The elections official shall cause a ballot pamphlet concerning the proposed boundary change to be printed and mailed to each qualified elector in the territory proposed to be transferred.
The ballot pamphlet shall contain the following in the order prescribed:
(a) An impartial analysis of the proposed boundary change prepared by the commission.
(b) A summary of the commission’s report on fiscal impact and financial viability.
(c) A summary of the commission’s terms and conditions.
(d) The argument for boundary change.
(e) The argument against boundary change.
The elections official shall mail a ballot pamphlet to each qualified elector at least 10 days prior to the date of the election. The ballot pamphlet is “official matter” within the meaning of Section 13303 of the Elections Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 40. Effective January 1, 1995.
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