How are trial court judges chosen in California? Members of the California judiciary are selected in one of two ways. The first is for trial judges, those who sit on the Superior Courts, and the second is for appellate court...
Are there limitations in state law on public employees’ political activities? Yes, in California’s Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 9.5, there are sections of state law prohibiting specified political activities of public employees. To whom does this state...
What are “special districts”? As part of California’s local government structure, special districts are agencies that provide specialized services across the state. They are defined as “any agency of the state for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions...
What are some key principles of the United States Constitution? The U.S. Constitution vests in the federal government certain specified powers. And, the powers that not enumerated in the federal Constitution are reserved to the states pursuant to the Tenth...
Does California law address political activities in the workplace? Yes, California’s Labor Code provides several statutory provisions directed at the regulation of political activities in the workplace. Where are the laws related to political activities in the workplace found? These...
What is an Enrolled Bill Report? The Enrolled Bill Report (most often referred to as an “EBR”) is the analysis of a bill with information and a recommendation for final action by the Governor. Is an EBR confidential? While agency...
Does California law specify when regulations take effect in this state? Yes, Government Code Section 11343.4, which is part of California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), addresses this question. When does state law determine regulations will take effect? This Gov’t Code...