California Governor – Page 5

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislative Process in California

October 26, 2023 2:45 amOctober 26, 2023 6:31 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the legislative process in California. When does the Legislature’s regular session convene? At noon on the first Monday in...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Executive Branch

October 25, 2023 6:56 amOctober 25, 2023 6:56 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s executive branch of state government. What power is granted by the Constitution to the Governor? The supreme executive...

Does SB 681 Further the Purposes of the Political Reform Act?

October 12, 2023 2:39 pmOctober 12, 2023 2:39 pm

Current California law, in the Political Reform Act of 1974, allows the Legislature to amend provisions of the PRA. Government Code Section 81012 provides, “This title may be amended or repealed by the procedures set forth in this section.” Thereafter,...

Historical Look at Special Sessions in the California Legislature

October 6, 2023 4:54 pmOctober 7, 2023 10:43 am

In California, the Governor can call the Legislature into a Special Session (formally called an Extraordinary Session). Looking over the past thirty years, the following are the Special Sessions by year and topic. 2023-24 Legislative Session 2023 – First Extraordinary...

Globe Quiz on California Political and Elections Laws

April 29, 2023 6:57 amApril 29, 2023 7:00 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about California’s political and election laws. Like federal judgeships, California appellate court justices serve lifetime appointments. Trial court and appellate court judges are all appointed by the Governor and then subject to confirmation...

The Governor and the Public Records Act

January 6, 2023 7:42 amJanuary 6, 2023 7:45 am

California’s Government Code provides for access to public records, which is set forth in the California Public Records Act (PRA), which is contained in Division 10 of Title 1. There are specified types of public records and rules related to...

Promoting Employment Growth

December 21, 2022 5:38 pmDecember 21, 2022 5:42 pm

In California’s Government Code, there is a section on state economic policy, specifically a policy for promoting employment growth. Government Code Section 15900 sets forth a legislative declaration that it is the continuing policy and responsibility of the state to...