29/01/2025
US NEWS
California could propose becoming an independent state in a vote in 2028. The proposal was approved by California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and is now in the voter signature phase.
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Signature Gathering:- The proposal must collect 546,651 signatures to be placed on the 2028 election ballot.
Ballot Question: "Should California secede from the United States and become an independent state?" This question will be presented to the voters.
Voting Results:- If 50% of registered voters vote and 55% of voters vote "Yes", it will be considered a "vote of no confidence" in the United States and an expression of the will of the people of California.
Legal Binding:- The result of this poll will not be legally binding and the Federal Government is not bound to heed the claim.
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Independence Commission:- The proposal would create a commission to report on California's functioning as an independent state.
Economic impact:- California is the richest and most populous state in the United States, which if independent could have a major impact on the world economy =×=