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What Is an ‘Organic Law’?

July 27, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 27, 2026 2:01 pm

In Article XI (dealing with local governments) of the California Constitution, Section 9(b), the term “organic law” is used. Section 9(b) states: “(b) Persons or corporations may establish and operate works for supplying those services upon conditions and under regulations that...

Chart on Phrases Heard on the Legislature’s Floors

July 27, 2026 2:30 amJuly 27, 2026 2:31 am

The following chart provides phrases and their definition that are often heard on the Floors of the California State Assembly and State Senate: Phrase Explanation “Call of the House” This is a phrase used to describe when the presiding officer...

Deferred Compensation

July 26, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 26, 2026 2:01 pm

Chapter 5 of Part 10 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code deals with deferred compensation under the California Personal Income Tax Law. Section 17501 provides that Subchapter D of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of the Internal...

Scope of Workers’ Compensation and Insurance

July 26, 2026 2:30 amJuly 26, 2026 2:31 am

Labor Code Division 4, Part1 deals with the scope and operation of the workers’ compensation and insurance laws in this state. Chapter 1 contains general provisions. Section 3200 contains a statement of legislative intent, as well as a statement of...

Taxes and Fees for LLCs

July 25, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 25, 2026 2:01 pm

Division 2, Part 10, Chapter 10.6 of the Revenue and Taxation Code deals with taxes and fees on limited liability companies under the California Personal Income Tax Law. Section 17941 provides that a limited liability company doing business in this...

Hunting and Fishing Guides

July 25, 2026 2:30 amJuly 25, 2026 2:31 am

Chapter 5 of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code deals with hunting and fishing guides in California. Section 2535 defines the term “guide.” Section 2536 makes it unlawful for any person to engage in the business of guiding...

Chart of Key California Legislative Deadlines

July 24, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 24, 2026 2:01 pm

The following is a chart of the key legislative deadlines during the California Legislative Session: Deadline Citation Statutes take effect on January 1 Art. IV, Sec. 8(c) Legislature reconvenes J.R. 51(a)(1) Budget must be submitted by the Governor Art. IV,...