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Frequently Asked Questions About California Governor’s Legislative Role

December 29, 2023 2:30 amDecember 29, 2023 2:31 am

Does the Governor’s line-item veto authority apply only to budget bills? Under Article IV, Section 10(e) of the state constitution, “The Governor may reduce or eliminate one or more items of appropriation while approving other portions of a bill. The...

How to Read a California Bill Analysis

December 28, 2023 2:30 amDecember 28, 2023 2:31 am

As you might think, there are several different types of bill analyses used in the California Legislature. First, there are committee and floor analyses of bills. Second, at the committee level, there are analyses prepared by the policy and fiscal...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Legislative Committee Rules

December 27, 2023 2:30 amDecember 27, 2023 2:31 am

How many standing committees are there in the State Senate? 22 How many standing committees are there in the State Assembly? 33 Which rules govern the California Legislature’s committee rules? The committees operate under the Joint Rules of the Legislature,...

Four Questions to Ask When Reading a California Bill

December 26, 2023 2:30 amDecember 26, 2023 2:31 am

While there are several tips for reading and understanding what a bill in the California Legislature proposes to do, the key is to review the main sections of the bill which contain the substantive changes in the law. There are...

How a Bill Becomes Law in California

December 25, 2023 2:26 amDecember 25, 2023 2:27 am

For those not fully acquainted with the California legislative process, new laws (called statutes) are enacted by the California Legislature as bills (and signed by the Governor to become statutes). The Legislature can also amend or repeal existing statutes. Pursuant...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Delegation of Authority in California

December 24, 2023 2:45 amDecember 24, 2023 2:46 am

Is the legislative branch of government the only branch to make laws? No, the executive branch state agencies and departments that administer the law need to engage in rulemaking activities, which are quasi-legislative in nature. By what authority does the...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Electoral System

December 23, 2023 3:05 amDecember 23, 2023 3:06 am

How many statewide officers are there? In California state government, there are nine constitutional offices elected statewide. Are there term limits for constitutional officers? Yes, they are limited to serving a maximum of two 4-year terms in each office. How...