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The Informative Digest in a California Regulation

November 15, 2023 2:45 amNovember 15, 2023 2:46 am

When proposing a regulation, and ultimately adopting one, a state agency must include an “informative digest” in the Initial and Final Statements of Reasons. The following is required to be included in the informative digest: A concise and clear summary...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vetoed Bills

November 14, 2023 6:37 amNovember 14, 2023 6:37 am

How is a bill vetoed? The Governor may veto a bill by returning the bill unsigned with any objections to the house of origin. What does the house of origin do with the veto? It is required to enter the...

Snapshot of Bill Signing Messages by California Governors

November 13, 2023 3:44 pmNovember 13, 2023 3:44 pm

In reviewing gubernatorial signing messages over the past quarter century, I compiled the following chart. The chart includes the session year, the Governor, the number of Assembly Bills with signing messages, the number of Senate Bills with signing messages, and...

Another Reason to Limit Bill Introductions?

November 12, 2023 7:52 amNovember 12, 2023 7:52 am

As I did my final review of Governor Newsom’s actions on the 1,046 bills sent to him after the 2023 Legislative Session, I noticed that some of the Governor’s veto messages provide additional rationales for limiting bill introductions. Out of...

Frequently Asked Questions about Signing Messages by California Governors

November 11, 2023 6:53 amNovember 11, 2023 6:53 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...

Frequently Asked Questions about Motions in the California Legislature

November 9, 2023 6:31 am

What is the process for a motion to adjourn in the Assembly? These motions are not debatable and may not be amended, and are always in order with certain exceptions. A motion to adjourn requires adoption by a majority vote...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Codes

November 7, 2023 2:45 amNovember 7, 2023 3:39 pm

California has over 156,000 statutes that are contained in its 29 Codes. These 29 Codes vary in size, content, and approach. The following provides an overview of the 29 Codes and some of their similar and different provisions: What is...