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What Is the Difference Between GO and Revenue Bonds?

November 17, 2022 12:59 pmNovember 17, 2022 1:02 pm

For those involved in California legislation, you might have heard about “G.O. bonds” and “revenue bonds.” What is the difference between the two types of bond measures? First, G.O. stands for general obligation. Second, California’s Department of Finance (DOF) defines...

Administrative Regulations by the State Personnel Board

November 16, 2022 11:47 amNovember 16, 2022 11:49 am

In the California Government Code, there are administrative regulations that are adopted by the State Personnel Board (SPB). Government Code Section 18210 sets forth a legislative finding and declaration that the purpose of this chapter is to establish basic minimum...

Small Business Liaisons for State Agencies

November 15, 2022 6:44 amNovember 15, 2022 6:50 am

Pursuant to Government Code Section 11148, the Legislature intends to assist small businesses in California in complying with regulatory standards designed to protect the public. In addition, the Legislature intends that each agency that significantly regulates small business designate at...

State Agency Ethics Training

November 14, 2022 6:30 amNovember 14, 2022 6:39 am

Article 12 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Government Code requires specified ethics training for state agency personnel. Government Code Section 11146 provides definitions for the terms “state agency” and “filer.”...

OAL’s Disapproval Process for Regulations

November 13, 2022 4:08 pmNovember 13, 2022 4:11 pm

The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) is charged with reviewing all proposed regulations by California’s executive branch administrative agencies and departments. The review process is set forth in Government Code Sections 11349 to 11349.6. The OAL is required to either...

Express or Implied Rulemaking Authority in California

November 12, 2022 2:32 pmNovember 12, 2022 2:35 pm

California’s 200-plus executive branch agencies, departments, boards, and commissions have either express or implied rulemaking authority. The power to adopt regulations in this state is by use of quasi-legislative authority, which has been delegated by the California Legislature to executive...

State Agencies Notify Bill Authors of Rulemaking

November 11, 2022 3:30 pmNovember 11, 2022 2:56 pm

Did you know that executive branch state agencies are required to notify state legislators about rulemaking projects related to the legislator’s bill? California’s Government Code contains the Administrative Procedure Act, as well as imposes many duties and responsibilities on state...