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Frequently Asked Questions about Agency Rulemaking Notification

February 27, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 27, 2024 2:46 am

Are executive branch state agencies required to notify state legislators about certain rulemaking projects? Yes. California’s Government Code contains the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and imposes many duties and responsibilities on state agencies. Does a legislator have to be notified...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Role of the Legislative Analyst in the Initiative Process

February 26, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 26, 2024 2:31 am

What must be included with a title and summary prepared by the Attorney General? Elections Code Section 9005 requires the AG to include in the title and summary for a proposed initiative measure either (1) the estimate of the amount...

Frequently Asked Questions about Lobbyist Prohibitions

February 25, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 25, 2024 2:31 am

Does California law prohibit lobbyists from engaging in certain activities? Yes, California’s Political Reform Act contains detailed laws related to lobbyists in Chapter 6, and Article 2 of Chapter 6 deals with Prohibitions and contains Government Code Sections 86201 –...

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballot Titles

February 24, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 24, 2024 2:46 am

What are ballot titles used for? According to California’s Elections Code, ballot titles are used for measures submitted to the voters. Are there rules related to ballot titles in California law? Yes, these rules are found in Division 9, Chapter...

Employer Obligations under the Labor Code

February 23, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 23, 2024 2:46 am

There are a series of employer obligations contained in California’s Labor Code. Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Division 3 was enacted in 1937 by Chapter 90. Section 2800 requires an employer to indemnify their employees for losses caused by...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Role of the AG in the Initiative Process

February 22, 2024 7:50 amFebruary 22, 2024 7:50 am

What is the Attorney General’s role under the state Constitution? Section 10(d) of Article 2 states: “Before circulation of an initiative or referendum petition for signatures, a copy shall be submitted to the Attorney General who shall prepare a title...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Single Subject Rule in California

February 21, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 21, 2024 2:31 am

What is the purpose of the single subject rule for legislation? The general idea is to ensure that measures are not overly complex or that they may possibly confuse or “hide” provisions in a multi-faceted measure. Others have argued the...