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Frequently Asked Questions about Regulating Political Activities in the Workplace

March 30, 2024 2:45 amMarch 30, 2024 2:46 am

Does California law address political activities in the workplace? Yes, California’s Labor Code provides several statutory provisions directed at the regulation of political activities in the workplace. Where are the laws related to political activities in the workplace found? These...

Frequently Asked Questions about Enrolled Bill Reports and Gubernatorial Action

March 29, 2024 2:56 amMarch 29, 2024 2:57 am

What is an Enrolled Bill Report? The Enrolled Bill Report (most often referred to as an “EBR”) is the analysis of a bill with information and a recommendation for final action by the Governor. Is an EBR confidential? While agency...

Frequently Asked Questions about Effective Dates of California Regulations

March 28, 2024 2:30 amMarch 28, 2024 2:31 am

Does California law specify when regulations take effect in this state? Yes, Government Code Section 11343.4, which is part of California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), addresses this question. When does state law determine regulations will take effect? This Gov’t Code...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing California Government to Those of Other States

March 27, 2024 4:35 amMarch 27, 2024 4:36 am

Is California’s form of government different from the other states? No, California state government is not unique among the other states. All 50 states provide for a republican form of government in their individual constitutions. Do the states follow the...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislature in the Rulemaking Process

March 26, 2024 2:30 amMarch 26, 2024 2:31 am

How many rulemaking bodies are in California state government? There are over 200 agencies, departments, boards, and commissions that can make public policy via their authority to adopt regulations, often referred to as their rule-making authority. Can the California Legislature...

Frequently Asked Questions about Governors Allowing Bills to Become Law Without Signature

March 25, 2024 2:30 amMarch 25, 2024 2:31 am

What can California’s Governor do with bills that reach his or her Desk? The Governor has three options when a bill reaches the Governor’s Desk: sign the bill (and it becomes law), veto the bill (and the bill does not...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Committees Meeting Jointly

March 24, 2024 2:30 amMarch 24, 2024 2:31 am

Do committees of the California Legislature meet jointly? Yes, several times per year, Assembly and Senate committees will hold a “joint hearing.” Even though there are 32 Assembly standing committees and 22 Senate standing committees, many have the same or...