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Frequently Asked Questions about Crimes against the Legislative Power

June 14, 2024 2:30 amJune 14, 2024 2:31 am

Does California prohibit so-called crimes against the legislative power? Yes, these provisions are found in Article III, Sections 9050 to 9056, of the California Government Code and are intended to combat crimes against the Legislature and the legislative process. Can...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Budget Terminology

June 13, 2024 2:30 amJune 12, 2024 9:42 pm

There are some common terms and phrases regarding the California Budget that readers should be familiar with, and which are defined by the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Department of Finance on their respective websites. What are the A-Pages?...

Frequently Asked Questions about Expulsion or Suspension of State Legislators

June 12, 2024 2:30 amJune 12, 2024 2:31 am

Which branch of government determines who can hold a legislative office? California’s Constitution, in Article IV, Section 5, provides that the Legislature is the judge of its Members and their ability to hold office. What does the state Constitution provide...

Inoperability Clause Versus Repealer Clause

June 11, 2024 12:54 pmJune 11, 2024 2:02 pm

Recently-proposed amendments to the retail theft legislative package will include the following provision: “If the proposed initiative measure titled ‘The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act’ (Initiative 23-0017A1) is approved by the voters at the statewide general election on...

Frequently Asked Questions about Types of Legislative Committees

June 11, 2024 2:30 amJune 11, 2024 2:31 am

Why types of committees exist in the California Legislature? There are the following types of committees that operate to conduct the business of the two houses of the Legislature: Standing Committees (with a number of subcommittees), Select Committees, Special Committees...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Legislative Committee Bills

June 10, 2024 2:30 amJune 10, 2024 2:31 am

What are committee bills? In addition to bills being authored by State Senators and State Assembly Members, the 32 Assembly Standing Committees and 22 Senate Standing Committees can also “author” bills. What does Joint Rule 54(a) provide? It is titled...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Author’s Bill Amendments

June 9, 2024 2:30 amJune 9, 2024 2:31 am

When does a legislative author amend his or her bill? A bill author can amend his or her bill in different instances as “author’s amendments.” They most often occur before formal committee or floor action, or during those times. What...