Ballot summary (California)

From Ballotpedia

A ballot summary in California is a "a concise summary of the general meaning and effect" of a statewide California ballot proposition.

According to Section 9085 of the California Elections Code:

• The state's official ballot pamphlets must contain the summary statement.
• The summary statements are to be prepared by the California Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO)
• The statements are not intended to provide comprehensive information.
• The LAO is "solely responsible for determining the contents of these statements."

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