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Chart of Main Canons of Statutory Construction

July 8, 2026 2:03 pmJuly 8, 2026 2:04 pm

This chart sets forth the major canons of statutory construction used by California courts: Principle Explanation Constitutional Avoidance Canon Statutes will be construed, if possible, to avoid questions about their constitutionality. The fundamental principle of the Constitutional Avoidance Canon is...

Even More Notes on California Legislative Drafting

July 8, 2026 2:30 amJuly 8, 2026 2:31 am

As I continue to review legislation pending in the 2026 California Legislative Session, I have come across more instances that warrant highlighting to those working in and around the State Capitol. The following are those examples: From one bill: (C) It...

Common California Legislative Rule Waivers Granted

July 7, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 7, 2026 2:01 pm

While there are several hundred total rules found in the Joint Rules, Assembly Rules, and Senate Rules in the California Legislature, just over two dozen of them are subject to waiver or suspension by a vote of either or both...

Taking Possession of Decedent Property

July 7, 2026 2:30 amJuly 7, 2026 2:31 am

Probate Code Division 7, Part 1, Chapter 4 deals with public administrators in the administration of the estates of decedents in California. Article 1 deals with taking possession or control of property. Section 7600 provides that, if a public officer...

Commissioner Powers Over Commodities

July 6, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 6, 2026 2:01 pm

Title 4, Division 4.5, Chapter 5 deals with the powers of the Corporation Commissioner related to commodities in California. Section 29540 provides that, whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in...

Chart of Legislative Information Available

July 6, 2026 2:30 amJuly 6, 2026 2:31 am

The following chart provides a listing of the types of information that is available on the California “LegInfo” website for legislation: Topic Explanation Text Complete text of bills with annotations to identify material added/removed due to amendments History Chronological listing...

Chart of Methods of Holding Measures in Legislative Committees

July 5, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 5, 2026 2:01 pm

The following chart sets forth several methods that can be used to hold legislative measures in committees of the California Legislature: Method Explanation Hold This means a bill failed to get sufficient votes to pass out of committee. Hold under...