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What Are Some Unique Aspects of the California Rulemaking Process?

October 15, 2026 10:22 amOctober 15, 2026 10:23 am

The California Rulemaking Process is governed by the state’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA) contained in the California Government Code, and the process stands out due to strict independent review standards, public transparency rules, and unique economic impact thresholds. OAL’s Role...

National Right to Work Foundation Sues UCLA Over Public Records Request for Union ‘Strategic Research’ Workshops

November 20, 2025 10:26 amNovember 20, 2025 10:26 am

The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has just filed a lawsuit against the University of California at Los Angeles. The case challenges the university’s failure to produce public records regarding two conferences promoting aggressive union campaign tactics. Foundation...

What Are All the Official State Items?

October 1, 2024 1:31 pmOctober 1, 2024 1:31 pm

In California’s Government Code, Title 1, Division 2, Chapter 2, which is titled “State Flag and Emblems,” there are a series of state-designated items. In 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills making additional designations. The following is the list...

Book on California’s Executive Branch Published

September 22, 2024 11:00 amSeptember 22, 2024 12:34 pm

Long-time California Globe contributor Chris Micheli has released his most recent practical guide, which is called “A Practical Guide to California’s Executive Department under the Government Code.” This is the last of his three practical guides covering the three branches...

Frequently Asked Questions about Electing Officers in the California Legislature

February 11, 2024 8:12 amFebruary 11, 2024 8:12 am

Are there rules related to electing officers in the California Legislature? Yes, these rules related to officer elections are found in the state Constitution, Government Code, and rules of the respective houses. What does the state Constitution provide? Article IV,...

What Is ‘Nongeneral Legislation’?

November 2, 2023 2:45 amNovember 2, 2023 2:46 am

Have you ever heard of “nongeneral legislation”? It is defined in the California Government Code. Section 87102.5 provides general prohibitions for any Member of the Legislature who makes, participates in making, or in any way attempts to use the Member’s...

What Is the Residence of Sovereignty?

July 20, 2023 3:00 amJuly 20, 2023 3:01 am

In Government Code Title 1, Division 1, Chapter 1, Article 1, there is the residence of sovereignty, which was enacted in 1943 by Chapter 134. What is the “residence of sovereignty”? Government Code Section 100(a) specifies that “the sovereignty of...