Establishing a Quorum In the California Legislature
What is the importance of a quorum and how is it established? In the California Legislature, according to the Office…
CA Sen. Shannon Grove Schools Gov. Newsom on Democrats’ High Gas/Oil Costs
While California Governor Gavin Newsom is warning he may call a Special Session of the Legislature to impose additional tax…
Two On-The-Fence Congressional Elections In California May Hold Key to GOP Flipping House
With only a month to go before the mid-term elections, polls have found that two California congressional districts, the new…
Leaked Audio: Latino LA City Council Members Martinez, Cedillo, de León Make Racist Remarks, Mock Council Colleagues
Three Latino members of the Los Angeles City Council and a labor official held a conversation in October 2021 that…
Legislative Records Program at California Secretary of State
The California Secretary of State (SOS), among numerous other programs that are administered by her office, has a legislative records…
Deferral Clauses in California Legislation
What is a “deferral clause”? Basically, a deferral clause is used when one bill “defers” to another bill concerning which…
Gubernatorial Records Program at California Secretary of State
The California Secretary of State (SOS), among numerous other programs that are administered by her office, has a gubernatorial records…
Are Legislative Findings in Lottery Act Bills Sufficient?
In reviewing recently-passed legislation that proposes amendments to the California State Lottery Act, as enacted by the voters by Prop.…
Can the Legislature Be Recalled from Recess?
With talk of a possible special session beginning on December 5, 2022 when the California Legislature convenes its 2023-24 Regular…
A Short Primer on Special Sessions in the California Legislature
The California Legislature can meet in regular, special, or joint sessions. A “session” is the designated period of time in…