Chris Micheli – California Globe

General Provisions of the Family Code

June 15, 2025 2:37 amJune 15, 2025 2:38 am

Division 2 of the Family Code deals with general provisions. Part 1 concerns jurisdiction and Section 200 states that the superior court has jurisdiction in proceedings under this code. Part 2 concerns general procedural provisions. Section 210 says that the...

The Format and Style of California’s Budget Bill

June 14, 2025 9:21 amJune 14, 2025 9:21 am

In the Budget Bill adopted each year prior to the start of the state’s fiscal year on July 1, there is a bill section that actually sets forth the format and style of the budget. In SB/AB 101, the 2025-26...

Definitions for Pilots in California Bays

June 14, 2025 2:25 amJune 14, 2025 2:26 am

Division 5, Chapter 1, Article 3 provides for definitions for the pilots in the Bays of Monterey, San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. Section 1110 defines the terms “Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun” and “Monterey Bay.” Section...

Enforcement of Family Law Judgments and Orders

June 13, 2025 2:30 amJune 13, 2025 2:31 am

Division 2, Part 6 of California’s Family Code deals with the enforcement of judgments and orders. Section 290 states that a judgment or order made or entered may be enforced by the court by execution, the appointment of a receiver,...

What About 2-year Bills?

June 12, 2025 10:30 amJune 12, 2025 10:31 am

Since the house of origin deadline on June 6, there have been quite a few inquiries about so-called “2-year bills,” also known as “carryover bills.” What are they and can they be taken up before next year? These types of...

Ex Parte TROs in Family Law

June 12, 2025 2:33 amJune 12, 2025 2:34 am

Division 2, Part 4 of the California Family Code provides general provisions for ex parte temporary restraining orders (TRO). Section 240 states that Part 4 applies where a TRO, including a protective order, is issued under Article 2 dealing with...

Some Legislative Drafting Notes

June 11, 2025 2:30 amJune 11, 2025 2:31 am

In reviewing hundreds of bills during the House of Origin deadline week, I came across several provisions of legislation worth reviewing. The following are some of the notes I took: Amending a Voter Initiative In a bill amending a bond...