We’re launching! Let’s modernize the California Constitution.
Good Government California is officially launching today. Our focus is on improving the rules of the game for making state laws and amending the California Constitution.
Case study: 50.8% majority in 1950 still blocking affordable housing
Article 34 of the California Constitution requires certain publicly subsidized housing developments to be approved by local voter referendum. On the ballot in 1950 as Proposition 10, it barely passed with a 50.8% majority.
Ballots are out – look yours up!
Ballots for the November 3 election are going out in the mail across California now. Put in your address to see what's on your ballot.
Research paper: Lessons from Germany for the California Constitution
What it would take for California’s lawmaking rules to support its sustainability goals, with alternative approaches and insights from German states.

