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Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Revolving Door Limitations in California

January 13, 2024 2:35 amJanuary 13, 2024 2:36 am

What is the “revolving door”? When legislative or executive branch officials leave government service, it is often referred to as the “revolving door” between the public and private sectors. Are elected members of the legislative branch subject to the “revolving...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Governor’s Pardon and Commutation Powers

January 12, 2024 2:35 amJanuary 12, 2024 2:36 am

Do the federal and state chief executives have pardon power? Yes, both the United States President and California’s Governor have the power to pardon. Where is the President’s pardon power found? The President’s pardon power is contained in Article II,...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Office of Administrative Law

January 11, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 11, 2024 2:31 am

What is the responsibility of California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL)? It is responsible for reviewing regulations and regulatory changes proposed by state agencies and departments for their legal and procedural compliance before the regulations can become law. Where is...

Should Legislative Statements Accompany Retroactive Law Changes?

January 10, 2024 6:25 amJanuary 10, 2024 6:25 am

A few times per year in the California Legislature, readers may see language that states “this act does not constitute a change in, but is declaratory of, existing law.” What is the purpose of this language and should these types...

Frequently Asked Questions about Regular Versus Emergency Rulemaking in California

January 9, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 9, 2024 2:46 am

What are the types of rulemaking in California? According to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), the two types of rulemaking procedures that a state agency can pursue are regular or emergency. What is basically required for regular rulemaking? The...

Frequently Asked Questions about Judicial Review of Regulations

January 8, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 8, 2024 2:31 am

What provisions of state law apply to the judicial review of regulations? California Government Code Section 11350 provides that any interested person may obtain a judicial declaration as to the validity of any regulation or order of repeal by bringing...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Election Law

January 7, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 7, 2024 2:31 am

What constitutional provisions apply to California’s elections? They are governed by Article II of the state Constitution, as well as the extensive Elections Code. What does the state Constitution provide regarding elections? Article II, which deals with voting, initiatives, referendums,...