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Administration of Small Claims Court

February 9, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 9, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Code of Civil Procedure in Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 5.5, Article 9 deals with administration of the small claims court. Section 116.920 requires the Judicial Council to provide by rule for the practice and procedure and for the...

State Agency Buy Recycled Products Campaign

February 8, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 8, 2025 2:31 am

Under the California Public Contract Code, Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 4, there is the state agency buy recycled campaign. Article 1 contains general provisions for the campaign. Section 12153 contains nine legislative findings and declarations, including that it is...

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Recycled Purchase Mandates on Local Governments

February 7, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 7, 2025 2:31 am

The California Public Contract Code in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3.5 contains recycled product procurement mandates pertaining to local governments. Section 22150 provides that, if fitness and quality are equal, each local public entity is required to purchase recycled...

Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee

February 6, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 6, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 1, Article 7.2, provides for the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee as part of the State Contract Act. Section 10245 established the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee, which consists of...

What Are the Key Dates in Law for the State Budget?

February 5, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 5, 2025 2:31 am

Many Capitol observers believe all of the relevant dates applicable to the state’s budget are contained in the California Constitution. However, there are only two dates found in the state Constitution. And, they are both found in Article IV dealing...

Civil Action Words and Phrases

February 4, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 4, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Code of Civil Procedure, in Part 2, Title 7, Chapter 2, Article 1, defines certain words and phrases dealing with remedies in civil actions. Section 511.010 states that the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter....

Civic Openness in Contract Negotiations

February 3, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 3, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 3, deals with contracting by local agencies. Chapter 4.5 concerns civic openness in negotiations. Section 22175 calls this chapter the “Civic Reporting Openness in Negotiations.” Section 22176 defines the phrases “civic openness...