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In reply to the discussion: OH, HELL TO THE FUCKING NO!!!! [View all]CountAllVotes
(22,161 posts)92. Failed numerous times & will fail again
20th century
Since the mid-19th century, the mountainous region of northern California and parts of southwestern Oregon have been proposed as a separate state. In 1941, some counties in the area ceremonially seceded, one day a week, from their respective states as the State of Jefferson. This movement disappeared after America's entry into World War II, but the notion has been rekindled in recent years.[14]
The California State Senate voted on June 4, 1965, to divide California into two states, with the Tehachapi Mountains as the boundary. Sponsored by State Senator Richard J. Dolwig (R-San Mateo), the resolution proposed to separate the 7 southern counties, with a majority of the state's population, from the 51 other counties, and passed 27-12. To be effective, the amendment would have needed approval by the State Assembly, by California voters, and by the United States Congress. As expected by Dolwig, the proposal did not get out of committee in the Assembly.[15]
In 1992, State Assemblyman Stan Statham sponsored a bill to allow a referendum in each county on a partition into three new states: North, Central, and South California. The proposal passed in the State Assembly but died in the State Senate.[16]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_and_secession_in_California
Since the mid-19th century, the mountainous region of northern California and parts of southwestern Oregon have been proposed as a separate state. In 1941, some counties in the area ceremonially seceded, one day a week, from their respective states as the State of Jefferson. This movement disappeared after America's entry into World War II, but the notion has been rekindled in recent years.[14]
The California State Senate voted on June 4, 1965, to divide California into two states, with the Tehachapi Mountains as the boundary. Sponsored by State Senator Richard J. Dolwig (R-San Mateo), the resolution proposed to separate the 7 southern counties, with a majority of the state's population, from the 51 other counties, and passed 27-12. To be effective, the amendment would have needed approval by the State Assembly, by California voters, and by the United States Congress. As expected by Dolwig, the proposal did not get out of committee in the Assembly.[15]
In 1992, State Assemblyman Stan Statham sponsored a bill to allow a referendum in each county on a partition into three new states: North, Central, and South California. The proposal passed in the State Assembly but died in the State Senate.[16]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_and_secession_in_California
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My understanding is that it has little chance (one would hope): Californians? what say you?
hlthe2b
Jun 2018
#1
Hang around. We need as many sane voices as possible to counter those who would divide us
hlthe2b
Jun 2018
#36
Well, I hope you come back Yuiyoshida and I agree about the danger of this initiative.
jalan48
Jun 2018
#15
IT would take CONGRESS to approve of this breakup and you know its a REpublican wet dream
yuiyoshida
Jun 2018
#26
Tim Draper is a greedy gazillionaire who wants to turn our state into Kansas.
SunSeeker
Jun 2018
#114
Californians should vote against this -- then vote to DEPORT Tim Draper (from the state). n/t
CousinIT
Jun 2018
#22
This San Franciscan will actively work to send these conniving scam republicans down in flames.
NBachers
Jun 2018
#30
Every state could divide. Republican states would divide like rabbits to gain Senators
bucolic_frolic
Jun 2018
#43
Even if it passes it would still have to be approved by the California legislature?
pwb
Jun 2018
#61
Trump didn't win California and the state legislature is solid democratic so UHUH not likely.
pwb
Jun 2018
#90
Is it constitutional? West Virginia separated from Virginia, but that was to remain part of the
Nitram
Jun 2018
#49