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Some More California Legislative Drafting Best Practices

May 21, 2026 2:00 pmMay 21, 2026 2:01 pm

In reviewing some of the hundreds of bills being considered during the 2026 California Legislative Session, I offer the following observations and suggestions for bill drafting. Separate these subdivisions from findings and declarations: The Legislature finds and declares all of...

Mode of Transfer of Real Property

May 21, 2026 2:30 amMay 21, 2026 2:31 am

Division 2, Part 4, Title 4, Chapter 2, Article 1 of the Civil Code deals with the mode of transfer in the transfer and acquisition of real property in California. Section 1091 provides that an estate in real property, other...

Specific Guidance for Drafting Regulations

May 20, 2026 2:00 pmMay 20, 2026 2:01 pm

The following are some specific drafting principles I have found in the drafting manuals of other states, which appear to apply in California based upon my review of regulations over the years: If a department is defined, then all subsequent...

Powers of Trustees

May 20, 2026 2:30 amMay 20, 2026 2:31 am

Article 1 deals with general provisions. Section 16200 provides that a trustee has three specified powers without the need to obtain court authorization. Section 16201 provides that this chapter does not affect the power of a court to relieve a...

Salton Sea Restoration Act

May 19, 2026 2:00 pmMay 19, 2026 2:01 pm

Section 2930 names this chapter as the Salton Sea Restoration Act. Section 2931 contains a statement of legislative intent. The restoration must be based on the preferred alternative developed as a result of the restoration study and alternative selection process...

Historical Look at How Many Bills Are Considered on the Suspense Files

May 19, 2026 9:53 amMay 19, 2026 9:53 am

For this article, I put together some historical data on Suspense File voting. The charts are first divided by State Senate and State Assembly. Second, they are divided each year between May (house of origin measures) and August (second house...

General Law Provisions for Unincorporated Associations

May 19, 2026 2:30 amMay 19, 2026 2:31 am

Title 3, Part 1 provides general provisions for unincorporated associations in California. Chapter 1 provides definitions. Section 18000 states that the definitions in this chapter govern the construction of this title. Section 18003 defines the term “board.” Section 18005 defines...