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Dissecting California Legislation

February 17, 2020 6:37 amFebruary 17, 2020 6:42 am

As part of the California legislative process, there are several types of measures that can be considered by legislators. Let’s take a closer look: Types of Measures There are three types of measures considered by the California Legislature: Bills All...

Enactment of Statutes and Adoption of Resolutions

January 15, 2020 10:15 amJanuary 15, 2020 10:20 am

In California’s Government Code, there are several code sections that set forth the enactment of statutes and adoption of resolutions. These statutes were enacted in 1943 and are found in Title 2, Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 5. The provisions...

What is a ‘bill?’

December 16, 2019 6:16 amDecember 15, 2019 8:44 pm

What is a “bill”? Although the term “bill” is mentioned more than two dozen times in the California Constitution, the word is actually not defined in this document. It is also not defined in the California Government Code. A traditional...

Reflecting on Differences Between Legislative Processes: Congress v. California Legislature

October 28, 2019 6:03 amOctober 28, 2019 6:10 am

Having worked in both Washington, DC and Sacramento, I am often asked about the differences in the two legislative processes. California’s Legislature is obviously based upon the federal legislative branch and, as you would expect, they share many things in...

Gov. Newsom Has Until Sunday October 13 to Sign or Veto Bills

October 12, 2019 9:53 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli reports through Friday, October 11, Governor Gavin Newsom has acted on 809 bills out of the 1,042 sent to him. He has signed 763 and vetoed 46 bills (5.7% veto rate). That leaves 233 bills...

The Legislature Will Have Sent 1,037 Bills in 2019 Legislative Session to Governor Newsom

September 18, 2019 7:15 amJanuary 27, 2023 9:09 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli shares with us the latest status and count of bills still left: As of Tuesday, September 17: Senate Bills There are 187 bills in the enrollment process. There are 48 on his Desk. For 235...

Effective Meetings with Legislators and Staff

July 1, 2019 2:20 amJune 30, 2019 11:43 am

Whether a lobbyist or a constituent, it is important when advocating for your position to have effective meetings with elected or appointed officials, as well as their staff. In broad terms, you should consider some of the factors that may...