Chart of Common Rule Waivers Granted

The following chart lists the most common rule waivers that are granted in the California Legislature:

Rule	Explanation
Joint Rule 55 – 30-day Waiting Period	A bill other than the Budget Bill may not be heard or acted upon by committee or either house until the bill has been in print for 30 days.
Joint Rule 61(a) – Deadlines – Odd-numbered year	The deadlines set forth in this rule shall be observed by the Senate and Assembly during the first year of the Session.
Joint Rule 61(b) – Deadlines – Even-numbered year	The deadlines set forth in this rule shall be observed by the Senate and Assembly during the second year of the Session.
Joint Rule 62(a) – Committee Procedure	Notice of a hearing on a bill by the committee of first reference in each house, or notice of an informational hearing, shall be published in the Daily File at least four days prior to the hearing. Otherwise, notice shall be published in the Daily File two days prior to the hearing.
Assembly Rule 45.5 – Presentation of Guests or Memorials in the Assembly	Guest may be introduced while the Assembly is in Session; memorials are usually presented at the end of Floor Session.
Assembly Rule 56 – Meetings of Standing Committees	A suspension of this rule is usually requested in order to allow a policy committee of the Assembly to meet at a different day or time than the committee normally meets.
Assembly Rule 96 – Motion to Withdraw or Re-refer Bills	A motion to withdraw a bill from committee, or to re-refer a bill from one committee to another, may be made during the regular order of business by an affirmative recorded vote of 41 or more Members.
Assembly Rule 118 – Persons Admitted to Floor of the Assembly	A suspension of this rule is usually requested in order to allow a guest (most often a family member) to be on the Floor of the Assembly, often to sit with the legislator at his or her desk.
Senate Rule 55(a) – Admission to Senate Chamber	Persons who are not Members, officers, or employees of the Senate may be admitted to the Senate Chamber only as specified.