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Frequently Asked Questions about Political Activities of Public Employees

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

Are there limitations in state law on public employees’ political activities? Yes, in California’s Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 9.5, there are sections of state law prohibiting specified political activities of public employees. To whom does this state...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Special Districts in California

April 1, 2024 2:45 amApril 1, 2024 2:46 am

What are “special districts”? As part of California’s local government structure, special districts are agencies that provide specialized services across the state. They are defined as “any agency of the state for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions...

Frequently Asked Questions about U.S. and California Constitutions

March 31, 2024 2:30 amMarch 31, 2024 2:31 am

What are some key principles of the United States Constitution? The U.S. Constitution vests in the federal government certain specified powers. And, the powers that not enumerated in the federal Constitution are reserved to the states pursuant to the Tenth...

Frequently Asked Questions about Regulating Political Activities in the Workplace

March 30, 2024 2:45 amMarch 30, 2024 2:46 am

Does California law address political activities in the workplace? Yes, California’s Labor Code provides several statutory provisions directed at the regulation of political activities in the workplace. Where are the laws related to political activities in the workplace found? These...

Frequently Asked Questions about Enrolled Bill Reports and Gubernatorial Action

March 29, 2024 2:56 amMarch 29, 2024 2:57 am

What is an Enrolled Bill Report? The Enrolled Bill Report (most often referred to as an “EBR”) is the analysis of a bill with information and a recommendation for final action by the Governor. Is an EBR confidential? While agency...

Frequently Asked Questions about Effective Dates of California Regulations

March 28, 2024 2:30 amMarch 28, 2024 2:31 am

Does California law specify when regulations take effect in this state? Yes, Government Code Section 11343.4, which is part of California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), addresses this question. When does state law determine regulations will take effect? This Gov’t Code...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing California Government to Those of Other States

March 27, 2024 4:35 amMarch 27, 2024 4:36 am

Is California’s form of government different from the other states? No, California state government is not unique among the other states. All 50 states provide for a republican form of government in their individual constitutions. Do the states follow the...