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Punctuation in California Legislation

October 31, 2020 8:13 amOctober 31, 2020 8:14 am

Are there rules of punctuation when drafting legislation? As a general rule, the answer is no because general rules of English grammar, including punctuation, usually apply to legislative drafting. However, there are some instances when special rules do apply, including...

Drafting Considerations for a California Legislative Constitutional Amendment

October 30, 2020 6:47 amOctober 30, 2020 6:54 am

In the California Legislature, there are constitutional amendments which can be introduced in either house. Constitutional amendments require a 2/3 majority vote in both the Assembly and Senate in order to be placed on the statewide ballot. According to the...

The Anatomy of a California Legislative Constitutional Amendment

October 29, 2020 6:41 amOctober 29, 2020 6:42 am

In the California Legislature, the Members of the Assembly and Senate have the ability to place a constitutional amendment before the statewide electorate for consideration. The Legislative Counsel defines a constitutional amendment as “a resolution proposing a change to the...

Employers Dealing with Employees Wearing Political Message Clothing

October 28, 2020 9:37 pmOctober 28, 2020 9:55 pm

California’s Labor Code provides several statutory provisions directed at the regulation of political activities in the workplace. These provisions are found in Division 2 [Employment Regulation and Supervision], Part 3 [Privileges and Immunities], Chapter 5 [Political Affiliations], Sections 1101 –...

Drafting Considerations for a California Legislative Resolution

October 28, 2020 6:30 amOctober 28, 2020 10:54 am

In the California Legislature, there are three types of resolutions. According to the Legislative Counsel, “two of these, concurrent resolutions and joint resolutions, require consideration and adoption by both houses of the Legislature before they can take effect. House (Assembly)...

The Anatomy of a California Legislative Resolution

October 27, 2020 6:15 amOctober 27, 2020 6:19 am

In the California Legislature, Members of the Assembly and Senate can introduce three types of resolutions. What are the component parts of a resolution? In terms of its anatomy, a resolution contains the following provisions: Legislative Session. At the top...

The Anatomy a California Bill

October 26, 2020 6:21 amOctober 26, 2020 8:10 am

In the California Legislature, pursuant to Article IV, Section 8(b)(1), “the Legislature may make no law except by statute and may enact no statute except by bill.” As a result, a bill is what enacts a statute. The Legislative Counsel...