California Constitution – Page 5

Can June 27 Legislative Deadlines Be Waived?

June 25, 2024 2:30 amJune 25, 2024 6:48 am

According to the California Secretary of State and the California Legislative Calendar, June 27 is the last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 5 General Election ballot pursuant to Elections Code Section 9040. So, if the...

What Are the Requirements for a Governor’s State-of-the-State Address?

June 24, 2024 9:11 pmJune 24, 2024 9:11 pm

Like in 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom will not be delivering the traditional State-of-the-State address in the Assembly Chambers in the historic California State Capitol in 2024. Can he do that? The answer is yes. Article 5, Section 3 of the...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Constitution

June 23, 2024 7:50 amJune 23, 2024 7:50 am

When was California’s Constitution first adopted? It was first adopted in 1849, just prior to California becoming a state in 1850. When was the current state Constitution adopted? The current California Constitution was ratified on May 7, 1879. It is...

From the Cheap Seats: The People are Not Sovereign

June 20, 2024 5:17 pmJune 20, 2024 5:17 pm

It is a sad day. In a unanimous opinion published June 20, 2024, the California Supreme Court has made clear that the people of this state are not sovereign but rather are subservient to the governing class. The revenue-raising powers...

Frequently Asked Questions about California State Officers and Honoraria and Gifts

June 16, 2024 2:30 amJune 16, 2024 2:31 am

Can state officers accept gifts and honoraria? Among other provisions, Article V, Section 14 of the California Constitution prohibits any honorarium being paid and limits gifts being made to state officers. Who are “state officers”? Section 14(f) defines “state officer” to...

Frequently Asked Questions about Expulsion or Suspension of State Legislators

June 12, 2024 2:30 amJune 12, 2024 2:31 am

Which branch of government determines who can hold a legislative office? California’s Constitution, in Article IV, Section 5, provides that the Legislature is the judge of its Members and their ability to hold office. What does the state Constitution provide...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Constitution Article XIX

May 26, 2024 2:30 amMay 26, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 19 have? This article contains ten sections. What does Article 19 relate to? It relates to motor vehicle revenues. Is there a prohibition on the use of motor vehicle revenues in this state? Section 1...