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Frequently Asked Questions About California End-of-Session Items

February 8, 2024 3:30 amFebruary 8, 2024 3:31 am

How many times can a bill be reconsidered? Regarding the reconsideration of bills, the same rule applies whether a bill is in committee or on the Floors of the Assembly or Senate. Only one reconsideration is in order. The first...

Can All California Legislative Rules Be Waived?

August 2, 2022 6:25 amAugust 2, 2022 6:37 am

Almost all legislative rules, even some in the state Constitution, can be waived by legislators. Wait – can that be right? Yes, even some constitutional provisions can be waived. Each two-year Session, the Assembly adopts its Assembly Rules, the Senate...

Remembering Key End-of-Session Legislative Process Items

August 1, 2022 6:26 amAugust 1, 2022 6:30 am

As we commence the last month of the 2022 California Legislative Session, there are often questions raised regarding legislative process items. Although the following items are not an exhaustive list, they cover some of the most frequently-asked questions: 72-Hour In-Print...