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Some California Bill Drafting Suggestions

November 18, 2024 1:50 pmNovember 18, 2024 1:51 pm

After surveying legislation during the 2024 Legislative Session, I have a couple of observations and would like to suggest some bill drafting changes I have. So, here they are: Legislative drafters strive for clarity and consistency, and they try to...

California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission

November 18, 2024 2:30 amNovember 18, 2024 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 2, Article 2, provides for the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission. Section 22010 created the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission, which is comprised of 14 members, thirteen of...

Ministerial Officers of Courts

November 17, 2024 9:30 amNovember 17, 2024 9:30 am

In California’s Code of Civil Procedure, Part 1, Title 3, Chapter 1, there are provided specified ministerial officers of justice courts. CCP Section 262 provides that the direction or authority of a party or attorney to a sheriff, in respect...

Miscellaneous State Agency Provisions

November 17, 2024 2:30 amNovember 17, 2024 2:31 am

Article 11 deals with fines and imprisonment. Section 11145 prohibits a state agency from adopting or enforcing any rule or regulation a violation of which can result in the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, unless a statute specifically authorizes...

California Civil Fees

November 16, 2024 2:32 amNovember 16, 2024 2:33 am

Article 1 deals with civil fees generally. Section 70600 expresses legislative intent to establish a uniform schedule of filing fees and other civil fees for the superior courts throughout the state. This chapter may be called the Uniform Civil Fees...

Commission on Judicial Performance Investigations and Hearings

November 15, 2024 1:00 pmNovember 15, 2024 1:01 pm

Section 68750 provides that, in the conduct of investigations and formal proceedings, the commission or the masters may (a) administer oaths; (b) order and otherwise provide for the inspection of books and records; and (c) issue subpoenas for the attendance...

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Bidding on California Public Contracts

November 15, 2024 2:30 amNovember 15, 2024 2:31 am

The California Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 2, addresses bidding on public contracts. Article 1 contains legislative intent and definitions. Section 22000 provides that this chapter is known and may be cited as the “Uniform Public...