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Frequently Asked Questions about California Bills Having Certain Provisions

April 19, 2024 2:30 amApril 19, 2024 2:31 am

Why does an urgency bill include a brief statement following the urgency clause? Because California’s Constitution in Article IV, Section 8(d) provides, in part, the following: “Urgency statutes are those necessary for immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or...

Senate Proposes Equity Impact Analysis of Legislation

April 18, 2024 8:47 pmApril 18, 2024 8:47 pm

Similar to the Assembly three years ago, Senator Maria Elena Durazo introduced SCR 136, which would require the Senate to direct its policy committees to incorporate more effective equity considerations in their analyses of future energy and climate legislation. In...

Interesting Provision in Social Media Bill

April 18, 2024 3:20 pmApril 18, 2024 3:20 pm

I always appreciate interesting provisions in California legislation. Whether clients support or oppose a particular measure, I spend time reviewing language of bills to understand what is written, particularly when there are intriguing bill sections. In that vein, the following...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Review of State Agencies

April 18, 2024 2:30 amApril 18, 2024 2:31 am

Does the California Legislature review executive branch state agencies? Actually, the California Legislature is required to review state agencies and their work. Where is this requirement found? It is pursuant to Government Code Title 2 (Government of the State of...

Legislative Records Are Not Proprietary to the State

April 17, 2024 3:00 pmApril 17, 2024 3:01 pm

On the California Legislative Information website (most commonly referred to as the “LegInfo” website), there are numerous documents and other information related to the California Legislature and its legislative process. Some have inquired whether this information can be copied and...

Frequently Asked Questions about OAL’s Disapproval Process for Regulations

April 17, 2024 2:30 amApril 17, 2024 2:31 am

Is OAL required to review regulations? Yes, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) is charged with reviewing all proposed regulations by California’s executive branch administrative agencies and departments. Where is this requirement on OAL found in the law? This review...

Frequently Asked Questions about of OAL’s Standards of Review for Regulations

April 16, 2024 2:30 amApril 16, 2024 2:31 am

Does state law dictate how OAL reviews proposed regulations? Yes, when the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) reviews regulations, its review is dictated by the California Administrative Procedure Act (APA) in the California Government Code. What does state law provide?...