Text of CA SB 984 (2018)
State boards and commissions: representation: appointments.
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As introduced
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2017–2018 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 984
Introduced by Senator Skinner
February 05, 2018
An act to add Section 11142 to the Government Code, relating to state government.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 984, as introduced, Skinner.
State boards and commissions: representation: women.
Existing law establishes various boards and commissions within state government. Under existing law, it is the policy of the State of California that the composition of these state boards and commissions broadly reflect the general public, including ethnic minorities and women. Under existing law, the Governor and other appointing authorities are responsible for nominating to these boards and commissions persons of different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and opinions.
This bill would require the composition of state boards and commissions to be comprised of, at a minimum, 50% women. The bill would also require the Secretary of State to disclose on its Internet Web site the gender composition of each state board and commission.
Digest Key
Vote:
MAJORITY
Appropriation:
NO
Fiscal Committee:
YES
Local Program:
NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 11142 is added to the Government Code, to read:
11142. (a) The composition of state boards and commissions shall be, at a minimum, 50 percent women.
(b) The Secretary of State shall disclose on its Internet Web site the gender composition of each state board and commission.