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Comparing 2023 Bill Introductions in the California Legislature to Past Years

February 20, 2023 8:49 pmFebruary 20, 2023 8:55 pm

We know that the 2,632 bills that were introduced in the California Legislature by the February 17 deadline was the highest amount in more than a decade. What about bill introductions in the two houses – State Senate and State...

What Is the ‘Order of Enumeration?’

October 17, 2022 6:44 amOctober 17, 2022 6:49 am

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 9 of the California Constitution, there is a requirement for each bill to have a title. The constitutional provision states: “A statute shall embrace but one subject, which shall be expressed in its title. If...

The Second Bill Introduction Deadline in the California Legislature

March 18, 2022 2:44 pmMarch 18, 2022 2:51 pm

How can there be a second bill introduction deadline in the California Legislature? There really is not one, but there is a deadline for getting intent and spot bills amended with substantive language. As a result, this is effectively a...

2021 Legislative Session Bill Introductions

February 26, 2021 2:06 amMarch 4, 2021 11:52 am

Friday, February 19, was the last day to introduce bills for the 2021 Legislative Session. We saw 539 new bills (about 200 fewer than last year) introduced between the two houses on the final day last week. There was a...