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Researching the Legislative History of an Enacted California Statute

July 8, 2020 12:37 amJuly 8, 2020 12:45 am

For those who need to research the legislative history of a bill that was enacted into law in the State of California, there are a number of options to use. This article briefly describes some of those avenues for the...

Key Reminders in Drafting Legislation

July 5, 2020 5:13 amJuly 5, 2020 5:16 am

When drafting bills and amendments in California, a number of key reminders are worth reviewing. At a most basic level, every bill draft should clearly describe who is required or allowed to do what; what is required or allowed to...

California Judicial Branch Policy Making

July 3, 2020 5:30 amJuly 3, 2020 5:33 am

The judicial branch of state government in California engages in policy making through the Judicial Council. The Council makes policy for the courts in this state, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and Superior Courts. Article VI of the...

California Judicial Branch Support Agencies

July 2, 2020 4:41 amJuly 3, 2020 9:25 am

California’s judiciary branch of government is supported by several important entities that assist the judicial branch in operating efficiently. Commission on Judicial Appointments (CJA) This commission is charged with reviewing gubernatorial appointments to the appellate courts in this state. CJA...

Some Insights on the Administrative Procedure Act Process in California

June 25, 2020 1:51 pmJune 25, 2020 1:55 pm

California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which is patterned after the federal APA, sets forth the rules by which the state’s executive branch agencies must adopt regulations. The twin goals of the APA are to ensure, for purposes of a proposed...

Proposed November Ballot Measures by the Legislature

June 22, 2020 2:19 amJune 21, 2020 10:12 pm

The Elections Code, absent an amendment, requires the Legislature to place measures on the statewide ballot by this Thursday, June 25. California’s Legislative Counsel defines a constitutional amendment as “a resolution proposing a change to the California Constitution. It...

Conducting Business in the State Capitol During COVID-19

June 16, 2020 10:10 amJune 16, 2020 6:22 am

What business is there to conduct in the California State Capitol during this time of pandemic? The answer is “only committee hearings.” Despite some staff and most legislators working in the Capitol building, at least to participate in legislative hearings,...