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Frequently Asked Questions about the Executive Branch Revolving Door Limit

January 16, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 16, 2024 2:46 am

What is the “revolving door”? When legislative or executive branch officials leave government service, it is often referred to as the “revolving door” between the public and private sectors. Are elected members of the legislative branch subject to the “revolving...

Frequently Asked Questions about Retroactive v. Prospective Legislation

January 15, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 15, 2024 2:31 am

What is the general rule for the application of a newly added or amended statute? In most instances, legislation applies prospectively, meaning after the law has been enacted and takes effect. What does a retroactive bill or retroactive statutory language...

Frequently Asked Questions About Per Diem and Legislators’ Expenses

January 14, 2024 9:32 amJanuary 14, 2024 10:05 am

What is “per diem”? It is a Latin term meaning “for the day” and is used to describe the payment of expenses for elected and appointed officials. What is the authority for paying legislators’ expenses? Pursuant to Section 4(b) of...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Legislative Measures

January 14, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 14, 2024 2:46 am

How many different types of legislature measures are there? In total, there are eleven different types of measures used in the California Legislature. What is the most common legislative measure? The most widely used measure is a bill. What is...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Revolving Door Limitations in California

January 13, 2024 2:35 amJanuary 13, 2024 2:36 am

What is the “revolving door”? When legislative or executive branch officials leave government service, it is often referred to as the “revolving door” between the public and private sectors. Are elected members of the legislative branch subject to the “revolving...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Governor’s Pardon and Commutation Powers

January 12, 2024 2:35 amJanuary 12, 2024 2:36 am

Do the federal and state chief executives have pardon power? Yes, both the United States President and California’s Governor have the power to pardon. Where is the President’s pardon power found? The President’s pardon power is contained in Article II,...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Office of Administrative Law

January 11, 2024 2:30 amJanuary 11, 2024 2:31 am

What is the responsibility of California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL)? It is responsible for reviewing regulations and regulatory changes proposed by state agencies and departments for their legal and procedural compliance before the regulations can become law. Where is...