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What Happens After a Bill Passes the Legislature?

September 18, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 18, 2023 2:31 am

Many people believe a bill, once passed by the California State Senate and State Assembly, goes directly to the Governor’s Desk. However, there is an interim step: Engrossing and enrolling (often referred to as “E&E”). E&E is an important part...

How Many Bills Usually Get to California’s Governor?

September 15, 2023 4:45 pmSeptember 15, 2023 4:52 pm

Now that the 2023 California Legislative Session has concluded, we await final actions by Governor Gavin Newsom, which are due by October 14. I am often asked about the number of bills that reach the Governor’s Desk and how this...

Bills in the Final Three Days of California Legislative Session

September 12, 2023 10:17 amSeptember 12, 2023 1:41 pm

The following lists the bill loads of the two houses of the California Legislature during the final three days of its 2023 Legislative Session: Assembly – Today at 11am Unfinished Business – 77 Assembly 3rd Reading – 6...

Legislative Direction to the PUC

September 11, 2023 2:55 amSeptember 11, 2023 2:56 am

As I was reviewing recent amendments to bills in the last week of the 2023 California Legislative Session, I came across a measure providing clear guidance to the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) from the Legislature. The bill’s provision of...

Some of My Favorite Misconceptions about California’s Legislative Process

September 11, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 11, 2023 2:31 am

Over the years, there have been numerous misconceptions about different aspects of the California legislative process. This article covers some of the most common misconceptions and provides a short explanation what the rule is. Here are some of my favorite...

Contingent Enactment Versus Double-Jointing Amendments

September 10, 2023 6:56 amSeptember 10, 2023 6:56 am

“Contingent enactment” amendments are found in a bill in order to effectively connect a bill to another action in order for that bill to become operative. There are several methods in which to do this, such as contingent upon a...

Prop. 1 Is Being Designated for March 2024 Ballot

September 10, 2023 6:50 amSeptember 10, 2023 6:50 am

Senate Bill 326 by Sen. Susan Eggman (D-Stockton), dealing with mental health funding, will be placed on the statewide ballot if signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, which is expected. The provisions of SB 326 will go before the...