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The Classification of State Officers

January 8, 2023 9:56 amJanuary 8, 2023 10:00 am

California’s Government Code provides for the “classification of officers” in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943 for public officers and employees in this state. Government Code Section 1000 sets forth...

Which Phrase Should Be Used?

January 7, 2023 8:10 amJanuary 7, 2023 8:12 am

We often find in California statutes the opening phrase, “notwithstanding any other provision of law.” In other instances, we find the phrase, “except as provided in subdivision (a).” Which phrase should be used? Which phrase should be avoided? In some...

The Governor and the Public Records Act

January 6, 2023 7:42 amJanuary 6, 2023 7:45 am

California’s Government Code provides for access to public records, which is set forth in the California Public Records Act (PRA), which is contained in Division 10 of Title 1. There are specified types of public records and rules related to...

Residence Restrictions and Absences from the State for Public Officers and Employees

January 5, 2023 7:10 amJanuary 5, 2023 7:16 am

The California Government Code imposes a number of residence restrictions on public officers and employees in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943. Government Code Section 1060 requires the following officers...

Political Rights and Duties of the People of California

January 4, 2023 2:29 pmJanuary 4, 2023 2:33 pm

California’s Government Code provides the “political rights and duties” of the People of the State of California in Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943. Government Code Section 270 provides that...

Volume of Daily Journal Letters Submitted by Bill Authors

January 3, 2023 8:41 amJanuary 3, 2023 8:51 am

One of the main avenues for California legislators to clarify their bills or, most often, to express their intent behind their legislation, is to submit a formal letter to the Assembly Chief Clerk for Assembly Bills or the Senate Secretary...

A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

Using Letters to the Daily Journals for Determining Legislative Intent in California

January 2, 2023 6:53 amJanuary 2, 2023 6:59 am

One method to help ascertain the legislative intent behind a specified measure is a letter that is published in the Assembly Daily Journal or the Senate Daily Journal by the bill’s author. These letters, for which there are many each...