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An Introduction to Bill Drafting in California

November 2, 2024 1:02 pmNovember 2, 2024 1:03 pm

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 1 of the California Constitution, the Legislature and the People share the lawmaking power. In drafting legislation (including proposed initiatives by the people), California’s Office of Legislative Counsel follows a number of drafting principles. First,...

Disability Benefits under the California UI Code

November 2, 2024 2:30 amNovember 2, 2024 2:31 am

The California Unemployment Insurance Code in Division 1, Part 2, Chapter 2, Article 1 deals with eligibility for disability benefits. Section 2625 states that unemployment compensation disability benefits are payable from the Disability Fund to individuals who are eligible to...

Permanent Officers and Employees in the Legislature

November 1, 2024 1:04 pmNovember 1, 2024 1:05 pm

Article 2 deals with permanent officers and employees. Section 9170 provides that the officers and employees of the Senate are: President; President pro tempore, one secretary, one Sergeant-at-Arms, one minute clerk and one chaplain; other officers and employees deemed necessary...

Financial Provisions of California’s Unemployment Insurance Code

November 1, 2024 2:30 amNovember 1, 2024 2:31 am

Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 6 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code deals with financial provisions. Article 1 concerns deposit accounts. Section 1501 authorizes the director to deposit for the purpose of clearance by the director all money collected under...

The Legislative Discriminatory Harassment Retaliation Protection Act

October 31, 2024 1:05 pmOctober 31, 2024 1:06 pm

Article 12 deals with the Legislative Discriminatory Harassment Retaliation Protection Act. Section 9149.38 specifies that Article 12 is known as this Act. Section 9149.39 defines the following terms: “discriminatory harassment,” “legislative advocate,” and “legislative employee.” Section 9149.40 prohibits a house...

Contribution Rates under the UI Code

October 31, 2024 2:30 amOctober 31, 2024 2:31 am

Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 3 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code deals with contribution rates. Section 976 provides employer contributions to the Unemployment Fund accrue and become payable by every employer for each calendar year with respect...

Legislative Funds and Administration

October 30, 2024 1:00 pmOctober 30, 2024 1:01 pm

Article 6 deals with legislative funds and administration. Section 9126 provides that all appropriations for contingent expenses of the Senate and legislative committees, including appropriations previously made which have not reverted to the General Fund, are to be deposited in...