Welcome to the Senate Standing Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments

Committee meets 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. in Room 2100 of the Swing Space (1021 O Street).

 

Upcoming Hearings:

Date  Location/Time Letter Deadline
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

1021 O Street, Room, 2100

9:30am

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

1021 O Street, Room, 2100

9:30am

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

 

For information on how to submit a position letter please see the directions below:

Submit Position Letter Advocacy Quick Reference Guide

All Support/Opposition letters for measures being heard by our Committee are due by 5 p.m. the Wednesday prior to the committee hearing date in which the measure has been set.  Please view our Letter Policy Page before submitting a support or opposition letter. If you would like to let the Committee know your position on a bill, we strongly encourage you to send us your comments in written form so that it may be archived in the Committee's official records.


Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments Hearings

As of February 28, 2023, the Governor terminated the state's COVID-19 State of Emergency.  Procedures put in place to accommodate the pandemic restrictions have been reverted back to pre-pandemic practices.  Teleconference testimony during committee hearings will no longer be available. 

The Senate continues to welcome the public and provides access to both in-person and written participation for public comment. If you are unable to attend a hearing in person, written comments or testimony can be provided directly to the committees by emailing the committee or utilizing the Advocacy Portal. 

 

Members:


Senator Catherine Blakespear   Senator Catherine Blakespear (Chair) (D)

Senator Janet Nguyen (Vice Chair)   Senator Janet Nguyen (Vice Chair) (R)

Senator Benjamin Allen   Senator Benjamin Allen (D)

Senator Caroline Menjivar   Senator Caroline Menjivar (D)

Senator Josh Newman   Senator Josh Newman (D)

Senator Anthony J. Portantino   Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Senator Thomas J. Umberg   Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D)

Current Membership:

6 Democrats
1 Republican

Committee Address

Staff