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The '''Childhood Sexual Abuse Initiative''' (#15-0059) was not put on the [[California 2016 ballot propositions|November 8, 2016]] ballot as an {{issfull}} in [[California]].
The '''Childhood Sexual Abuse Initiative''' (#15-0059) was not put on the [[California 2016 ballot propositions|November 8, 2016]] ballot as an {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>}} in [[California]].


The measure would have eliminated the statute of limitations for civil actions and felony prosecutions for sexual crimes against children.<ref name=text>[http://www.oag.ca.gov/system/files/initiatives/pdfs/15-0059%20%28Childhood%20Sexual%20Abuse%29_0.pdf? ''California Secretary of State'', "Full text," accessed November 20, 2015]</ref>  
The measure would have eliminated the statute of limitations for civil actions and felony prosecutions for sexual crimes against children.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>  


==Text of measure==
==Text of measure==
===Ballot title===
===Ballot title===
The official ballot title was:<ref name=sos>[http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/initiative-and-referendum-status/initiatives-referenda-cleared-circulation/ ''California Secretary of State'', "Initiatives and Referenda Cleared for Circulation," accessed November 20, 2015]</ref>
The official ballot title was:<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>
{{Quote|Childhood Sexual Abuse. Statutes of Limitations. Initiative Statute.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Childhood Sexual Abuse. Statutes of Limitations. Initiative Statute.}}


===Ballot summary===
===Ballot summary===
The official ballot summary was:<ref name=sos/>
The official ballot summary was:<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>
{{Quote|Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse committed on or after the effective date of the measure. Eliminates statute of limitations for felony prosecutions for certain sexual crimes committed against children on or after the effective date of the measure, and for such crimes committed before the effective date of the measure for which the statute of limitations has not yet expired.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse committed on or after the effective date of the measure. Eliminates statute of limitations for felony prosecutions for certain sexual crimes committed against children on or after the effective date of the measure, and for such crimes committed before the effective date of the measure for which the statute of limitations has not yet expired.}}


===Full text===
===Full text===
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===Fiscal impact===
===Fiscal impact===
''Note: The [[fiscal impact statement]] for a [[laws governing the initiative process in California|California ballot initiative]] authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the [[California Legislative Analyst's Office|state's legislative analyst]] and its director of finance.''
''Note: The [[fiscal impact statement]] for a [[laws governing the initiative process in California|California ballot initiative]] authorized for circulation is jointly prepared by the [[California Legislative Analyst's Office|state's legislative analyst]] and its director of finance.''
The statement reads:<ref name=sos/>
The statement reads:<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>
{{Quote|Probably minor increase in costs to the state courts, as well as the state and local criminal justice system, from an increase in cases filed and individuals convicted. The fiscal impact on local governments related to civil claims is not likely to be significant on a statewide basis, but the effect on individual local government entities could vary substantially.}}
{{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|Probably minor increase in costs to the state courts, as well as the state and local criminal justice system, from an increase in cases filed and individuals convicted. The fiscal impact on local governments related to civil claims is not likely to be significant on a statewide basis, but the effect on individual local government entities could vary substantially.}}


==Path to the ballot==
==Path to the ballot==
:: ''See also: [[California signature requirements]]''
:: ''See also: [[California signature requirements]]''
* William Lynch submitted a letter requesting a [[ballot title|title]] and [[Ballot summary (California)|summary]] on September 3, 2015.<ref name=text/>
* William Lynch submitted a letter requesting a [[ballot title|title]] and [[Ballot summary (California)|summary]] on September 3, 2015.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>
* A [[ballot title|title]] and [[Ballot summary (California)|summary]] were issued by [[Attorney General of California|California's attorney general]]'s office on November 9, 2015.<ref name=sos/>
* A [[ballot title|title]] and [[Ballot summary (California)|summary]] were issued by [[Attorney General of California|California's attorney general]]'s office on November 9, 2015.<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>
* [[California signature requirements|365,880 valid signatures]] are required for qualification purposes.
* [[California signature requirements|365,880 valid signatures]] are required for qualification purposes.
* Supporters {{Greener|start=05/09/2016 12:00am CST|before=have|after=had}} until May 9, 2016, to collect the required signatures.
* Supporters {{<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>|start=05/09/2016 12:00am CST|before=have|after=had}} until May 9, 2016, to collect the required signatures.


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==See also==
==See also==
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* [[2016 ballot measures]]
* [[2016 ballot measures]]
* [[California 2016 ballot propositions]]
* [[California 2016 ballot propositions]]
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==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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Revision as of 19:26, 21 April 2023

{{Expansion depth limit exceeded| name = California Childhood Sexual Abuse Initiative | election date = November 8, 2016 | state = California | year = 2016 | status = Not on the ballot | status image = | type = Initiated state statute | topic =Law enforcement | ballot language = }}{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}{{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} The Childhood Sexual Abuse Initiative (#15-0059) was not put on the November 8, 2016 ballot as an {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} in California.

The measure would have eliminated the statute of limitations for civil actions and felony prosecutions for sexual crimes against children.Expansion depth limit exceeded

Text of measure

Ballot title

The official ballot title was:Expansion depth limit exceeded {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Childhood Sexual Abuse. Statutes of Limitations. Initiative Statute.}}

Ballot summary

The official ballot summary was:Expansion depth limit exceeded {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Eliminates statute of limitations for civil actions based on childhood sexual abuse committed on or after the effective date of the measure. Eliminates statute of limitations for felony prosecutions for certain sexual crimes committed against children on or after the effective date of the measure, and for such crimes committed before the effective date of the measure for which the statute of limitations has not yet expired.}}

Full text

The full text of the measure can be found here.

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 reads:Expansion depth limit exceeded {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Probably minor increase in costs to the state courts, as well as the state and local criminal justice system, from an increase in cases filed and individuals convicted. The fiscal impact on local governments related to civil claims is not likely to be significant on a statewide basis, but the effect on individual local government entities could vary substantially.}}

Path to the ballot

See also: California signature requirements
  • William Lynch submitted a letter requesting a title and summary on September 3, 2015.Expansion depth limit exceeded
  • A title and summary were issued by California's attorney general's office on November 9, 2015.Expansion depth limit exceeded
  • 365,880 valid signatures are required for qualification purposes.
  • Supporters {{Expansion depth limit exceeded|start=05/09/2016 12:00am CST|before=have|after=had}} until May 9, 2016, to collect the required signatures.

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See also

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Footnotes

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