California Chief of Protocol for California's International Relations Act (2016)
| California Chief of Protocol for California's International Relations Act | |
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| Election date November 8, 2016 | |
| Topic State executive official measures | |
| Status Not on the ballot | |
| Type State statute | Origin Citizens |
The California Chief of Protocol for California's International Relations Act (#15-0046) was not put on the November 8, 2016, ballot for voters in California as an initiated state statute.[1]
Text of measure
Ballot title
The official ballot title was:[2]
| “ | Chief of protocol of California. International diplomacy. Initiative statute.[3] | ” |
Ballot summary
The official ballot summary was:[2]
| “ | Establishes new Office of the Chief of Protocol to advance the foreign policy goals of California. Requires the Secretary of State to appoint a Chief of Protocol who would advise the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Secretary of State on matters of national and international diplomatic protocol. Requires the Chief of Protocol to handle certain official diplomatic activities, including planning programs for certain visiting foreign leaders; accompanying the Governor on official visits abroad; representing the Governor at certain diplomatic events; and helping to establish embassies in California and abroad. Requires California to extend diplomatic recognition to member states of the United Nations.[3] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure was as follows:[1]
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SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. (a) The People of California hereby add Chapter 3 to Title 20 of the Government Code relating to International Relations, creating the office of the Chief of Protocol as an advisor to the Governor:
SECTION 1. Creation of the Chief of Protocol 99530. There is established in state government the Office of the Chief of Protocol, an office within the California Secretary of State's Office. 99531. The Chief of Protocol shall be an officer appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, the California Secretary of State. SECTION 2. Purpose and Responsibilities of the Chief of Protocol 99540. The Office of the Chief of Protocol shall exist to advance the foreign policy goals of California by creating an environment for successful diplomacy. The Chief of Protocol shall advise the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Secretary of State on matters of national and international diplomatic protocol. 99541. The Office of the Chief of Protocol shall (1) Plan and execute detailed programs for foreign leaders visiting the Govemor, and accompany them during their official travel in California, including their visit with the Governor at the State Capitol; (2) Accompany the Governor on all official visits abroad; (3) Make arrangements for and accompany delegations named by the Governor to represent him at inaugurals, funerals, weddings, celebrations, and similar ceremonies abroad; ( 4) Certify and pay the expenses of the foregoing and other diplomatic activities authorized by the Legislature; (5) Act as the Governor's personal representative and liaison to the Chiefs of Protocol in Washington, and represent the Government of California at diplomatic events; (6) Organize signing ceremonies with foreign dignitaries; (7) Plan and execute the Governor's official visits to the United Nations General Assembly; (8) Suggest official gifts to be given by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of State and their spouses, and select, purchase, deliver, and maintain records of gifts for annual report to the Legislature; (9) Coordinate arrangements for foreign press accompanying visiting dignitaries; and (10) Help new diplomatic missions set up their embassies in California as well as California embassies and trade missions abroad. SECTION 3. Application of Duty 99550. For the purpose of fulfilling the responsibilities detailed in Section 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Government Code, the Government of California hereby recognizes each of the 193 members of the United Nations, and shall afford them the full extent of diplomatic protocol to which they are entitled, via the Office of the Chief of Protocol. 99551. For the purposes of fulfilling the responsibilities detailed in Section 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Government Code, the Government of California hereby additionally recognizes the Republic of Texas, and the Kingdom of Hawaii as nations, and shall afford to them the full extent of diplomatic protocol to which they are entitled, via the Office of the Chief of Protocol.[3] |
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Fiscal impact
Note: The fiscal impact statement for a California ballot initiative authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the state's legislative analyst and its director of finance. The statement was:[2]
| “ | Unknown increase in state costs due to the considerable uncertaintiessurrounding implementation of this measure.[3] | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: California signature requirements
- Sam Chaney and Stuart Webb submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on July 28, 2015.
- Once the title and summary were prepared, 365,880 valid signatures were required for qualification purposes.
- Supporters had 150 days from the date that the title and summary were issued to collect the required signatures.
- The signature deadline was March 29, 2016, and the measure failed to qualify for the ballot at that time.
State profile
| Demographic data for California | ||
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| California | U.S. | |
| Total population: | 38,993,940 | 316,515,021 |
| Land area (sq mi): | 155,779 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White: | 61.8% | 73.6% |
| Black/African American: | 5.9% | 12.6% |
| Asian: | 13.7% | 5.1% |
| Native American: | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander: | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two or more: | 4.5% | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino: | 38.4% | 17.1% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate: | 81.8% | 86.7% |
| College graduation rate: | 31.4% | 29.8% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income: | $61,818 | $53,889 |
| Persons below poverty level: | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in California. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in California
California voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 California Attorney General, "Petition for Initiative #15-0046," July 28, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Office of the Attorney General, "Initiative 15-0046," October 1, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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