As introduced, SB 1026 requires all propositions that seek voter approval for the issuance of bonds or other debt to be submitted on the uniform election date in November. The bill allows for emergency elections to be held on any uniform election date.
Criminal Justice
Safer Communities Through Second Chances: The Case for Federal Expungement
When criminal records follow people forever, families struggle, employers lose workers, and communities lose productive citizens. Federal law offers almost no path to redemption, even though second chances strengthen public safety and the economy. Key Points The federal expungement system is effectively nonexistent. Permanent criminal records for non-violent federal offenses undermine work opportunities, family stability,...
September 15, 2026