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Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Executive Branch

October 25, 2023 6:56 amOctober 25, 2023 6:56 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s executive branch of state government. What power is granted by the Constitution to the Governor? The supreme executive...

Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Democracy in California

October 24, 2023 2:45 amOctober 27, 2023 3:25 pm

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the three forms of direct democracy in California: What is an initiative? The initiative is the power of the...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Legislature

October 23, 2023 2:45 amOctober 23, 2023 2:46 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the California Legislature: Does the Legislature share it lawmaking power with voters? Yes, because the people reserve to themselves...

Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Drafting in California

October 22, 2023 7:55 amOctober 22, 2023 7:55 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding bill drafting in California: Which types of bills take effect immediately upon being signed by the Governor? Statutes calling...

What Is Improper Influence in the California Legislature?

October 21, 2023 8:29 amOctober 21, 2023 8:29 am

California’s Constitution, in Article IV that deals with the legislative branch of state government, makes it a felony for a person who seeks to improperly influence the vote or official action of a state legislator. Section 15 of Article IV...

Are Legislative Findings in Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Act Bills Necessary?

October 20, 2023 8:01 amOctober 20, 2023 8:01 am

The California Legislature sent to the Governor at the end of the 2023 Legislative Session a measure, Assembly Bill 1479, which dealt with pupil health and social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports. Governor Newsom vetoed the bill due to budgetary...

Some General Rules on Digest Keys

October 19, 2023 4:38 pmOctober 19, 2023 4:38 pm

Have you ever wondered how the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) determines how to mark the four Digest Keys found at the bottom of the Legislative Counsel’s Digest? If so, then read on as I have tried to provide some...