This map shows the planned layout of California after a proposed split into six states. (Six Californias) California, Six Californias, Jefferson, North California, Silicon Valley, West California, Central California, South California, Tim Draper This map shows the planned layout of California after a proposed split into six states. (Six Californias)

SACRAMENTO (CBS SF) — Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper will submit signatures on Tuesday to put a measure that would split California in six separate states.

The campaign announced the development with a tweet Monday:

Draper, who recently spoke at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, said that a state as big as California needs to be broken up to be more representative and more competitive.

“With six, you do get a good sense that you can drive 45 minutes in any direction and maybe be part of a different state and it keeps those states on their toes,” he said.

According to the “Six Californias” plan, each of the six states would have its own government and own collection of elected officials, including congressional representatives.

Much of the Bay Area, including Santa Cruz and Monterey, would become the state of Silicon Valley under the proposal. The northernmost counties would become Jefferson; some North Bay counties would become part of North California, an area that stretches through Sacramento to the Sierra; Stockton, Fresno and Bakersfield would be among Central California’s largest cities; Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara would end up in West California; and San Diego would become the major city in South California.

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The proposal is largely dismissed by opponents, however. They say that even if the measure were to be approved by voters, splitting the state would still require an act by Congress.

“This is a colossal and divisive waste of time, energy, and money that will hurt the California brand, our ability to attract business and jobs, and move our state forward together,” Steve Maviglio, spokesman for the OneCalifornia committee, told the San Jose Mercury News.

Draper, though, remains undaunted about a Congressional act.