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How to Use the California Legislative Index

December 28, 2022 6:31 amDecember 28, 2022 6:33 am

According to the Office of Legislative Counsel, which produces the legislative publications, the Legislative Index (often referred to as the “Index”) is a compilation of all legislative measures for the current Legislative Session in the form of a subject matter...

The Provisions of California’s Flavored Tobacco Ban

December 27, 2022 2:47 pmDecember 27, 2022 12:51 pm

Although the bill to ban flavored tobacco was enacted in September 2020, Senate Bill 793 by Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) took effect on December 21, 2022. That is because the bill was subject to a referendum and a vote by...

Local Legislative Bodies and the Adoption of Ordinances

December 27, 2022 6:19 amDecember 27, 2022 6:27 am

The California Government Code provides for cities and counties, and sets forth a number of powers and duties of legislative bodies. Government Code Section 50020 provides that, when a statute requires a local agency to take legislative action by resolution...

Administrative Adjudication Bill of Rights

December 26, 2022 3:20 pmDecember 26, 2022 12:17 pm

In the California Government Code, there are administrative adjudication procedures for state departments and agencies. Among those provisions is a “bill of rights” related to administrative adjudication. Government Code Section 11425.10 specifies requirements that must be included in the governing...

California’s Voter Approved Special Taxes

December 26, 2022 7:29 amDecember 26, 2022 7:41 am

California’s Government Code provides numerous powers and duties to cities and counties and Article 3.5 deals with voter-approved special taxes. Government Code Section 50075 provides that it is the intent of the Legislature to provide all cities, counties, and districts...

Judicial Emergencies in California

December 23, 2022 2:08 pmDecember 23, 2022 2:18 pm

California’s Government Code provides procedures for judicial emergencies in this state. Government Code Section 68115 deals with instances of war, an act of terrorism, public unrest or calamity, epidemic, natural disaster, or other substantial risk to the health and welfare...

Ethics Training for California’s Local Agencies

December 22, 2022 8:14 amDecember 22, 2022 8:17 am

The California Government Code provides numerous powers and duties to local agencies, including cities and counties, as well as to their officers and employees. These local agency officers and employees and required to have ethics training. Government Code Section 53234...