{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"9144.5","citation":"Elec. Code, § 9144.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS [9000. - 9611.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. County Elections [9100. - 9190.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-9/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Referendum [9140. - 9147.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-9/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 569, Sec. 1.   (SB 681)   Effective October 8, 2019.","effective":"2019-10-08","html":"<p>The proponent of a referendum may withdraw the referendum at any time before the 88th day before the election, whether or not the petition has already been found sufficient by the elections official.</p>","text":"The proponent of a referendum may withdraw the referendum at any time before the 88th day before the election, whether or not the petition has already been found sufficient by the elections official.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/referendum-9144-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}