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What Can California’s Governor Do with Legislation on His Desk?

October 4, 2019 6:05 amOctober 3, 2019 5:38 pm

When a bill is passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor, there are three actions that can occur: (1) sign the bill into law; (2) veto the bill; or (3) allow the bill to become law without a...

Crimes against the Legislative Power

October 2, 2019 6:05 amOctober 1, 2019 7:00 am

California law contains statutes related to crimes against the “Legislative Power.” These provisions are found in Article III, Sections 9050 to 9056, of the California Government Code and are intended to combat crimes against the Legislature and the legislative process....

Some Key Differences between the Assembly and Senate in the CA Legislative Process

September 30, 2019 2:15 amSeptember 30, 2019 12:09 pm

There are a number of differences between the Assembly and the Senate in terms of the California legislative process, many of which are minor in nature. However, for students of the process, as well as those involved in the State...

Legislative Lingo

September 27, 2019 6:05 amSeptember 27, 2019 7:11 am

It probably does not come as a surprise, but those working in and around California’s Capitol use a number of terms or “lingo” to describe aspects of the legislative process. The following is a compilation of some of the more...

Challenges to Lawmaking in California

September 25, 2019 8:07 amSeptember 25, 2019 8:17 am

Individuals and groups engaged in California’s lawmaking process may find several challenges in their legislative endeavors. There are institutional challenges, as well as political ones, that complicate the legislative process and that must be overcome to achieve a successful outcome...

A Look at the 72-Hours in Print Rule in the 2019 Session

September 23, 2019 2:20 amSeptember 22, 2019 12:50 pm

Since the enactment of Proposition 54 by the voters of California, legislators, staff, lobbyists, the media, and the public know the contents of all pending bills during the final three days of the Legislative Session. This is due to the...

Enrolled Bill Reports and Gubernatorial Action

September 20, 2019 7:00 amSeptember 20, 2019 6:58 am

Once an enrolled bill reaches the Governor’s Desk for final action, “enrolled bill reports” are produced for the Governor and his senior staff to consider the merits of a bill pending on his or her Desk. An “enrolled bill” is...