Section 9084 Of Article 7. Ballot Pamphlet From California Elections Code >> Division 9. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 7.
9084
. The ballot pamphlet shall contain all of the following:
(a) A complete copy of each state measure.
(b) A copy of the specific constitutional or statutory provision,
if any, that each state measure would repeal or revise.
(c) A copy of the arguments and rebuttals for and against each
state measure.
(d) A copy of the analysis of each state measure.
(e) Tables of contents, indexes, art work, graphics, and other
materials that the Secretary of State determines will make the ballot
pamphlet easier to understand or more useful for the average voter.
(f) A notice, conspicuously printed on the cover of the ballot
pamphlet, indicating that additional copies of the ballot pamphlet
will be mailed by the county elections official upon request.
(g) A written explanation of the judicial retention procedure as
required by Section 9083.
(h) The Voter Bill of Rights pursuant to Section 2300.
(i) If the ballot contains an election for the office of United
States Senator, information on candidates for United States Senator.
A candidate for United States Senator may purchase the space to place
a statement in the state ballot pamphlet that does not exceed 250
words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of
the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with
timeframes and procedures set forth by the Secretary of State for the
preparation of the state ballot pamphlet.
(j) If the ballot contains a question on the confirmation or
retention of a justice of the Supreme Court, information on justices
of the Supreme Court who are subject to confirmation or retention.
(k) If the ballot contains an election for the offices of
President and Vice President of the United States, a notice that
refers voters to the Secretary of State's Internet Web site for
information about candidates for the offices of President and Vice
President of the United States.
(l) A written explanation of the appropriate election procedures
for party-nominated, voter-nominated, and nonpartisan offices as
required by Section 9083.5.
(m) A written explanation of the top 10 contributor lists required
by Section 84223 of the Government Code, including a description of
the Internet Web sites where those lists are available to the public.