California § 9040 - Every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submit
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9040 — Every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9040. Every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submit
(a) Every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submitted to the people by the Legislature shall appear on the ballot of the first statewide election occurring at least 131 days after the adoption of the proposal by the Legislature. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the Legislature may specify, in the text of a measure that proposes an amendment or revision of the Constitution, that the constitutional amendment or revision submitted to the people shall appear on the ballot at a statewide election other than the election specified in subdivision (a), if the election specified in the measure would occur at least 131 days after adoption of the measure by the Legislature.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9040
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9040 cover?
Section 9040 ("Every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submit") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 9040?
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