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Interesting Sections of California Bills

February 8, 2022 11:30 amFebruary 8, 2022 11:24 am

Over the years, I have come across some provisions of California legislation that appear at least inconsistent with general drafting norms. This statement is not meant to be a criticism of either a bill’s author or the bill drafter; it...

California Ballot Titles

February 8, 2022 6:22 amFebruary 8, 2022 6:31 am

California’s Elections Code provides rules for ballot titles that are used for measures submitted to the voters. These rules are found in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 5. Section 9050 requires that, after the Secretary of State determines that a...

California State Budget Lingo

February 7, 2022 7:24 pmFebruary 7, 2022 6:32 pm

Now that California’s budget session is in full swing, a brief review of key terminology is warranted. The phrases that readers should be familiar with are defined by the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Department of Finance on their...

Charter City Elections in California

February 7, 2022 6:20 pmFebruary 7, 2022 6:22 pm

California’s Elections Code provides a number of laws related to city elections in Charter Cities. These are contained in Division 21, Chapter 7, Article 2. Article 2 applies to a charter city that elects members of the city’s legislative body...

Online Disclosure Act Under the California Political Reform Act

February 7, 2022 6:26 amFebruary 7, 2022 6:36 am

The Political Reform Act, contained in Title 9 of the Government Code, includes Chapter 4.6, which is titled the “Online Disclosure Act of 1997.” Title 4.6 was added by Chapter 866 in 1997 and contains Sections 84600 – 84616. Section...

California Political Party Qualifications

February 6, 2022 4:10 pmFebruary 6, 2022 4:17 pm

California’s Elections Code provides Political Party Qualifications in Division 5, Chapter 1. Section 5000 defines the term “party” and Chapter 1 applies to political bodies and to parties. Section 5001 specifies when a group of electors desires to qualify a...

Elections to Fill Vacancies in California

February 6, 2022 9:20 amFebruary 6, 2022 9:26 am

California’s Elections Code provides a number of statutory provisions related to filling vacancies in elected offices. These provisions are found in Division 10, Part 6 of the Elections Code. Chapter 1 deals with the nomination of candidates for legislative and...