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Chart of Common Rule Waivers Granted

July 2, 2026 6:16 amJuly 2, 2026 6:16 am

The following chart lists the most common rule waivers that are granted in the California Legislature: Rule Explanation Joint Rule 55 – 30-day Waiting Period A bill other than the Budget Bill may not be heard or acted upon by...

Marketable Record Title

July 1, 2026 4:00 pmJuly 1, 2026 4:00 pm

Division 2, Part 2, Title 5 deals with marketable record title. Chapter 1 provides general provisions. Article 1 deals with the construction of Civil Code provisions related to real property in California. Section 880.020 provides four declarations of legislative public...

Chart on Legislative Recesses

July 1, 2026 2:30 amJuly 1, 2026 2:31 am

The following chart provides the recesses conducted by the California Legislature during its biennial session, as set forth in Joint Rule 51: First Year (Odd-Numbered Year): Type Purpose Organizational Recess The Legislature shall meet on the first Monday in December...

Imposition of Personal Income Tax

June 30, 2026 2:00 pmJune 30, 2026 2:01 pm

Chapter 2 of Part 10 of Division 2 deals with the imposition of tax under the Personal Income Tax Law. Section 17041 imposes for each taxable year upon the entire taxable income of every resident of this state who is...

Chart of Common ‘Plus Sections’ in Bills

June 30, 2026 2:30 amJune 30, 2026 2:31 am

The following chart sets forth the most common “plus sections” that are found at the end of most bills that are not statutory provisions, but are important aspects of a statute: “Plus Section” Explanation Double-jointing amendment This section is used...

Alternative Minimum Tax

June 29, 2026 3:20 pmJune 29, 2026 3:20 pm

Chapter 2.1 of Part 10 of Division 2 deals with the alternative minimum tax under the California Personal Income Tax Law. Section 17062 provides that, in addition to the other taxes imposed by this part, there is imposed for each...

Chart of Legislative Rules

June 29, 2026 2:30 amJune 29, 2026 2:31 am

The following chart provides the seven sources of rules used by the California Constitution: Source Explanation Constitution Article IV, Sections 1 – 28 Government Code Division 2, Sections 8902 – 10606 Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly Rules 1...