The California Constitution, one of the longest of the fifty states, has 32 articles (even though the last one is numbered 35), and three articles contain subparts (Articles 10, 13 and 19). There are approximately 365 sections contained in those...
There are several important entities that support the work of the California Legislature. Those entities include the Legislative Counsel, Legislative Analyst, Bureau of State Audits, California Research Bureau, and California Law Revision Commission. Legislative Counsel (LC) – Founded in 1913,...
Whether a lobbyist or a constituent, it is important when advocating for your position to have effective meetings with elected or appointed officials, as well as their staff. In broad terms, you should consider some of the factors that may...
There are a number of publications that are regularly used by the California Legislature. Of note is that several of these publications are specified in the California Government Code. Article I, Sections 9700-9708, deals generally with legislative publications. As an...
The California Research Bureau, which is a part of the California State Library, is a hidden gem on the fifth floor of the State Capitol Annex. It has been around for over a quarter of a century and it provides...
California’s Commission on State Mandates derives its power from Article XIII B, Section 6 of the California Constitution, Article 13B deals with a government spending limitation and contains 15 sections. This article to the state constitution was added by Proposition...
The Uniform Law Commission (ULC, also called the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws – NCCUSL) is a non-profit, unincorporated association that was established in 1892 and which is charged with providing states with well-researched and drafted legislation...