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Frequently Asked Questions about Other Constitutional Provisions and the Legislature

April 15, 2024 2:30 amApril 15, 2024 2:31 am

Most of the provisions of the California Constitution concerning the Legislature are found in Article IV, Sections 1 thru 28. Nonetheless, there are a number of provisions found in other articles of the state Constitution affecting the duties and powers...

Good Example of Municipal Affair Explanation

April 14, 2024 3:00 pmApril 14, 2024 3:01 pm

When I come across a good example of legislative drafting, I like to highlight it. In some bills, there is a determination made between whether a bill is a “matter of statewide concern” or the bill is a “municipal affair.”...

Frequently Asked Questions about Joint Rule 10.5 and California Fiscal Bills

April 14, 2024 2:30 amApril 14, 2024 2:31 am

What does Joint Rule 10.5 of the California Legislature’s Joint Rules provide? JR 10.5 specifies guidance to the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) when determining whether a bill should be “keyed” as a fiscal bill. The “keying” of a bill...

Frequently Asked Questions about Adjournment in the California Legislature

April 13, 2024 2:36 amApril 13, 2024 2:37 am

Is there more than one type of adjournment in the California Legislature? Yes, there is a distinction between adjournment and adjournment sine die. What is the definition of adjournment? According to the Legislative Counsel’s Glossary of Terms, adjournment means the...

Frequently Asked Questions about Incompatible Activities

April 12, 2024 2:40 amApril 12, 2024 6:33 am

Does California law provide guidance on incompatible activities? Yes, Government Code Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 1, Article 4.7 concerns incompatible activities and was added to state law in 1971. Article 4.7 contains Sections 1125 to 1129. Who is affected...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Government Holidays and Designated Days

April 11, 2024 2:30 amApril 11, 2024 2:31 am

Does California law provide for state holidays? Yes, Government Code Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 7 deals with holidays. Chapter 7, which contains Section 6700 to 6730, was added to state law in 1951. What holidays are provided for in...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Regional Governments

April 10, 2024 2:45 amApril 10, 2024 2:46 am

Where do laws provide for California local governments? Article XI of California’s Constitution, as well as the Government Code, provide for local governments. How many local government entities are there in California? There are 58 counties, 482 cities, more than...