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Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Drafting in California

October 22, 2023 7:55 amOctober 22, 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 bill drafting in California: Which types of bills take effect immediately upon being signed by the Governor? Statutes calling...

What Is Improper Influence in the California Legislature?

October 21, 2023 8:29 amOctober 21, 2023 8:29 am

California’s Constitution, in Article IV that deals with the legislative branch of state government, makes it a felony for a person who seeks to improperly influence the vote or official action of a state legislator. Section 15 of Article IV...

Are Legislative Findings in Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Act Bills Necessary?

October 20, 2023 8:01 amOctober 20, 2023 8:01 am

The California Legislature sent to the Governor at the end of the 2023 Legislative Session a measure, Assembly Bill 1479, which dealt with pupil health and social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports. Governor Newsom vetoed the bill due to budgetary...

Some General Rules on Digest Keys

October 19, 2023 4:38 pmOctober 19, 2023 4:38 pm

Have you ever wondered how the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) determines how to mark the four Digest Keys found at the bottom of the Legislative Counsel’s Digest? If so, then read on as I have tried to provide some...

Sponsoring a Bill in the California Legislature

October 19, 2023 2:45 amOctober 19, 2023 6:55 am

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli While supporting or opposing a bill, or multiple bills, can often be a difficult task for a lobbyist, having a client who is the sponsor of a bill can be even more challenging. Why? Because...

Who Should Make Statements in California Bills?

October 18, 2023 6:24 amOctober 18, 2023 6:24 am

Who should make statements in California bills? I hope the answer is obviously the Legislature. The lawmaking power is granted to the California Legislature by Article IV of our state Constitution. What form should these statements take? Findings and Declarations...

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Why Do Tax Statutes Use Different Repeal Language?

October 16, 2023 2:49 pmOctober 16, 2023 5:20 pm

As readers know, the California Legislature occasionally places “sunset dates,” or “repealers,” in a bill so that the enacted statute will be repealed as of a specified date. This is usually accomplished by the following provision: This section shall remain...