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Frequently Asked Questions about the ‘Sunset Review’ Process

December 3, 2023 8:59 amDecember 3, 2023 8:59 am

In the California Legislature, there is a “sunset review” process that is used to evaluate whether a regulatory board or a profession or occupation should continue to be regulated by the State of California. This review process is set forth...

More on OAL’s Review of Rulemaking Files – The ‘Necessity’ Standard

December 2, 2023 2:47 amDecember 2, 2023 2:48 am

California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL), unless there is a statutory exemption, is required to review rulemaking files developed by executive branch state agencies when they adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation. Under California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), found in...

Frequently Asked Questions about Signing Messages by California Governors

December 1, 2023 6:45 amDecember 1, 2023 6:46 am

What is a signing message? Despite no constitutional provision, Governors in this state have long used “signing messages” to accompany a Governor’s signature on a bill. What is an example of a signing message? The following is an example of...

More on Underground Regulations in California

November 30, 2023 6:00 amNovember 30, 2023 6:01 am

In Title 1 of the California Code of Regulations, there are a number of regulations under the purview of the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Chapter 2 of Title 1 deals with “Underground Regulations.” There are four regulations on this...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Bond Measures

November 29, 2023 2:55 amNovember 29, 2023 2:56 am

What is a definition of a bond fund? According to the Department of Finance (DOF), a bond fund is used to account for the receipt and disbursement of non-self-liquidating bond proceeds. Who pays for the bonds? According to DOF, depending...

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Key Considerations in California Emergency Rulemaking

November 28, 2023 2:32 amNovember 28, 2023 2:33 am

A California state agency needs to provide notice of an emergency regulation that the agency proposed. This must occur at least five working days before submitting an emergency regulation to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The adopting agency is...

Frequently Asked Questions about Examining California Legislative Records

November 27, 2023 7:00 amNovember 27, 2023 7:00 am

Members of the public can examine California legislative records based upon the provisions of the Legislative Open Records Act (LORA), which is found in the California Government Code. LORA was enacted in 1975 to allow public access to legislative records....