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Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Lobbying Laws

October 29, 2023 7:55 amOctober 29, 2023 7:55 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s lobbying laws. Does the Political Reform Act (PRA) include procurement lobbying in the definition of “administrative action”? No....

What Lobbyists Should Know about Drafting Bills and Amendments

October 28, 2023 8:14 amOctober 28, 2023 8:14 am

Lobbyists who work in the legislative branch of state government should be aware of the process of drafting bills and amendments. There is an art to drafting bills that comes easily for some, but is difficult for others. The critical...

Frequently Asked Questions about Statutory Construction California

October 27, 2023 7:51 amOctober 27, 2023 7:51 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding statutory construction in California. What is the purpose of statutory construction? The “fundamental task is to ascertain the Legislature’s...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislative Process in California

October 26, 2023 2:45 amOctober 26, 2023 6:31 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the legislative process in California. When does the Legislature’s regular session convene? At noon on the first Monday in...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Executive Branch

October 25, 2023 6:56 amOctober 25, 2023 6:56 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s executive branch of state government. What power is granted by the Constitution to the Governor? The supreme executive...

Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Democracy in California

October 24, 2023 2:45 amOctober 27, 2023 3:25 pm

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the three forms of direct democracy in California: What is an initiative? The initiative is the power of the...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Legislature

October 23, 2023 2:45 amOctober 23, 2023 2:46 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the California Legislature: Does the Legislature share it lawmaking power with voters? Yes, because the people reserve to themselves...