Assembly General Research Committee Archives

Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules – Part IV

April 7, 2020 6:16 amApril 7, 2020 6:19 am

This is Part lV of Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules. Part l is here. Part ll is here. Part lll is here. The previous question is put forth only when demanded by five Members and...

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Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules – Part III

April 3, 2020 6:30 amApril 3, 2020 6:33 am

This is Part lll of Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules. Part l is here. Part ll is here. All constitutional amendments are referred to the policy committee having jurisdiction of that subject matter and,...

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Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules – Part II

April 1, 2020 6:03 amApril 1, 2020 6:10 am

This is Part ll of Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules. Part l is here. The Sergeant at Arms has specified duties, powers and responsibilities, such as preserving order, announcing messages, supervising assistant Sergeants, and...

Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules – Part I

March 30, 2020 6:20 amMarch 30, 2020 6:29 am

Beyond the relevant provisions of the California Constitution (contained primarily in Article IV), as well as applicable sections of the California Government Code, the State Senate and State Assembly are governed by their Joint Rules, the Standing Rules of the...