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Does SB 681 Further the Purposes of the Political Reform Act?

October 12, 2023 2:39 pmOctober 12, 2023 2:39 pm

Current California law, in the Political Reform Act of 1974, allows the Legislature to amend provisions of the PRA. Government Code Section 81012 provides, “This title may be amended or repealed by the procedures set forth in this section.” Thereafter,...

Different Forms of Mandate Disclaimers

October 11, 2023 4:04 pmOctober 11, 2023 4:04 pm

Bills in the California Legislature can impose a state-mandated local program, which potentially requires reimbursement by the State of California to local agencies and school districts. The California Constitution requires the State to reimburse local agencies and school districts for...

Can a Legislator Re-introduce the Same Bill Next Year?

October 11, 2023 10:37 amOctober 11, 2023 10:37 am

As we head into the second year of the 2-year California Legislative Session, some legislators may want to re-introduce a bill that did not make it to the Governor’s Desk during this first year. Are there any applicable rules? The...

Setting Lobbyist-Client Expectations

October 10, 2023 3:50 pm

There are several different types of clients who need a lobbyist help, from those who have no experience or understanding of the legislative or regulatory process to those who are sophisticated political players. There are also clients who range from...

What Is ‘Digesting’?

October 10, 2023 6:56 amOctober 10, 2023 6:56 am

Have you ever heard the term “digesting” in the California Legislature? This gerund is just one of many responsibilities of the attorneys who work in the California Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC). This gerund comes from the “action” word created...

Protecting Other Legal Rights in a Statute

October 9, 2023 4:16 pmOctober 9, 2023 4:16 pm

Just because a new statute adds an additional right or cause of action does not necessarily mean that other, existing statutory or legal rights do not also apply. What do I mean? For example, a bill may create a new...

Turning Intent Statements into a Mandate

October 9, 2023 6:33 amOctober 9, 2023 6:33 am

There are numerous instances in California statutes where we can find statements of intent by the Legislature. In my opinion, these intent statements are of limited use. As a result, I would prefer that intent statements be limited in their...