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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballot Titles

February 24, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 24, 2024 2:46 am

What are ballot titles used for? According to California’s Elections Code, ballot titles are used for measures submitted to the voters. Are there rules related to ballot titles in California law? Yes, these rules are found in Division 9, Chapter...

Employer Obligations under the Labor Code

February 23, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 23, 2024 2:46 am

There are a series of employer obligations contained in California’s Labor Code. Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Division 3 was enacted in 1937 by Chapter 90. Section 2800 requires an employer to indemnify their employees for losses caused by...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Role of the AG in the Initiative Process

February 22, 2024 7:50 amFebruary 22, 2024 7:50 am

What is the Attorney General’s role under the state Constitution? Section 10(d) of Article 2 states: “Before circulation of an initiative or referendum petition for signatures, a copy shall be submitted to the Attorney General who shall prepare a title...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Single Subject Rule in California

February 21, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 21, 2024 2:31 am

What is the purpose of the single subject rule for legislation? The general idea is to ensure that measures are not overly complex or that they may possibly confuse or “hide” provisions in a multi-faceted measure. Others have argued the...

Frequently Asked Questions about Public Hearings Under the APA

February 20, 2024 2:32 amFebruary 20, 2024 2:33 am

Does a state agency have to hold a public hearing? No, except a rulemaking body must conduct a public hearing on a proposed regulation if requested by a member of the public to do so. What must occur at a...

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballot Measures Proposed by the Legislature

February 19, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 19, 2024 2:46 am

Can the California Legislature place measures on the ballot? Yes, legislators can place measures before the electorate at statewide elections. Where is this authority found? Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 4 of the California Elections Code deals with Measures Proposed...

Some Bills that Caught my Eye from 2024 Introductions

February 18, 2024 11:11 am

Being the “legislative geek” that I am, as I made my way through the introduced bills in the 2024 California Legislative Session from yesterday’s deadline there have been a few measures that have caught my attention. This bill has 227...