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Should Legislative Statements Accompany Retroactive Law Changes?

January 10, 2024   6:25 amJanuary 10, 2024   6:25 am
A few times per year in the California Legislature, readers may see language that states “this act does not constitute a change in, but is declaratory of, existing law.” What is the purpose of this language and should these types...
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Legislature’s Instructions on Bill Intent and Interpretation

October 14, 2022   6:40 amOctober 14, 2022   6:46 am
On occasion, in California legislation, the reader will find either a statement of legislative intent (e.g., “It is the intent of the Legislature to …) or legislative findings and declarations (e.g., “The legislature finds and declares that …). In other...
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A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

Does the Legislature Use Display Bills Anymore?

September 21, 2022   2:09 pmSeptember 25, 2022   2:16 pm
What is a “display bill” and are they used in the California Legislature? Neither the Assembly Rules nor the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly address the issue of display bills. However, Senate Rule 28.10 provides: “A display bill...
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