(a)
As soon as copies of the ballot pamphlet are available, the Secretary of State shall immediately mail the following number of copies to the listed persons and places:
(1)
Five copies to each county elections official or registrar of voters.
(2)
Six copies to each city elections official.
(3)
Five copies to each Member of the Legislature.
(4)
Five copies to the proponents of each ballot measure.
(b)
The Secretary of State shall also mail:
(1)
Two copies to each public library and branch thereof.
(2)
Twelve copies to each public high school or other public school teaching at least the 11th and 12th grades, and 25 copies to each public institution of higher learning. Upon request, and in the discretion of the Secretary of State, additional copies may be furnished to these persons and institutions.