CA Bill Would Allow Teens to Vote in Certain Elections at 16

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — They can’t buy booze or smokes, but they could get the right to vote.

New legislation calls for amending the California Constitution to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to cast ballots, in school district and community college board elections.

The measure is not first effort to boost civic engagement by brining in young Californians.

Back in 2014, the Legislature passed a bill that allows 16-year-olds to pre-register to vote.