Enacting Clauses in Legislation
‘The People of the State of California Do Enact as Follows’
By Chris Micheli, February 1, 2023 12:24 pm
In the states that publish their legislative drafting manuals, each bill requires an “enacting clause.” In those states, the enacting clause more often includes the Legislature, such as the following examples:
The enacting clause of each law in Hawaii is: “Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Hawaii:”
The enacting clause in Iowa is: “Be it Enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Iowa:”
The enacting clause in North Dakota is: “Be It Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of North Dakota:”
The enacting clause in Colorado is: ‘Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado’.”
The enacting clause in Louisiana is: “Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:”
The enacting clause in Texas is: “Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas:”
The enacting clause in South Dakota is: “Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:”
The enacting clause in Kentucky is: ““Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.”
The enacting clause in Minnesota is: “Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Minnesota.”
The enacting clause in Illinois is: “Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:”
On the other hand, in California, the enacting clause reads as follows: “The People of the State of California Do Enact as Follows:” Only a few other states follow this approach. For example, Oregon’s enacting clause is similar: “Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:”
In most states, the requirement of including the enacting clause in a bill is contained in their state constitution. In California, on the other hand, the requirement is imposed by statute, found in the California Government Code.
- Administrative Adjudications – Governing Procedures - November 10, 2024
- Declaratory Decisions in Administrative Adjudications - November 9, 2024
- California Court Personnel Files - November 9, 2024
The corrupt Democrat cabal that controls California enact their oppressive dictates and ignore the majority of California voters.