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The California Governor’s Reorganization Plans

February 24, 2020 2:18 amFebruary 23, 2020 8:22 pm

The California Constitution grants the Governor, subject to approval by the Legislature, the authority to “assign and reorganize functions among executive officers and agencies and their employees.” A reorganization of the executive branch of government is called a “Governor’s Reorganization...

Role of Leadership Staff in the Lawmaking Process

February 21, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 20, 2020 8:47 pm

There are four legislative leaders representing the two political parties in the two houses of the California Legislature. These four individuals are elected by the members of their respective caucuses. In addition, for the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro...

Officers and Leadership of the Legislature

February 19, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 19, 2020 5:41 am

In both the California State Assembly and the State Senate, there are designated officers and elected leaders of these two bodies. The following is a listing of the officers and leadership positions in the Assembly and the Senate: Assembly Officers...

Dissecting California Legislation

February 17, 2020 6:37 amFebruary 17, 2020 6:42 am

As part of the California legislative process, there are several types of measures that can be considered by legislators. Let’s take a closer look: Types of Measures There are three types of measures considered by the California Legislature: Bills All...

Delegation of Authority by the Legislature

February 14, 2020 6:46 amFebruary 14, 2020 6:49 am

The more that authority is delegated, the more likely it will be deemed unlawful. Under constitutional separation-of-powers provisions, generally the laws are enacted by the legislative branch of government, the laws are administered by the executive branch, and the...

Legislative Floor Procedures

February 12, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 11, 2020 8:59 pm

In both houses of the California Legislature, there are specific procedures for considering legislation on the Floors of the Assembly and Senate. There are rules in place pursuant to the Joint Rules, as well as the respective Assembly and Senate...

The Rules Committees of the California Legislature

February 10, 2020 6:28 amFebruary 9, 2020 6:35 pm

The general business affairs of each house of the California Legislature are conducted by a Rules Committee in each house. However, the roles that these two committees (one in the Assembly and one in the Senate) play are different in...