October 25, 2026
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Courts Evaluating Legislature Amending Ballot Initiatives

October 22, 2026   7:12 amOctober 22, 2026   7:12 am
On occasion, the California courts are required to evaluate the Legislature’s authority to amend voter-approved initiatives. The default rule, of course, is found in the California Constitution, in Article II, Section 10(c). The Legislature cannot amend a voter-approved initiative unless...
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John Moorlach: November Statewide General Election Ballot Measures

October 19, 2026   6:00 amOctober 19, 2026   6:35 am
As California ballots have been mailed to voters, The Globe is republishing Sen. John Moorlach’s voter guide: Now that you have received your 176-page “Official Voter Information Guide” from the California Secretary of State, let me provide you with a...
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A Unique Aspect of California Lobbying: Local Governments

October 16, 2026   2:00 pmOctober 16, 2026   2:01 pm
A unique aspect of California lobbying is the heavy presence and massive spending by local government entities—such as cities, counties, school districts, and special districts—hiring private lobbyists or forming coalitions to lobby the state Legislature. Among the key features of...
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Some Suggestions for Those New to California Legislative Drafting

October 16, 2026   7:13 amOctober 16, 2026   7:13 am
The following are some suggestions for those new to legislative drafting in California, where I emphasize that legislative drafting must be clear, concise, and highly precise so that any third party can understand the intent without having been privy to...
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Categories of Some Other Types of Bills in California – 2026 Edition

October 11, 2026   11:38 amOctober 11, 2026   11:38 am
There are numerous types of bills in the California Legislature. The chart below examines a dozen categories of bills in the 2025-26 Legislative Session. In addition, the chart includes the figures for the 2023-24 Legislative Session for comparison purposes. Type...
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Bills in California Special Sessions

October 9, 2026   7:31 amOctober 9, 2026   7:32 am
I reviewed the special sessions over the past quarter century held by the California Legislature to examine how many measures are considered during those special sessions. The following are the results of my research: 2025 Session (1) 1st Extraordinary Session...
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How Many Bills Historically Get to the Governor’s Desk?

October 8, 2026   8:20 amOctober 8, 2026   8:20 am
Over the past four decades, thousands of bills have reached the Governor’s Desk after having been passed by the California Legislature. The vast majority of those measures get signed into law, with a small percentage being vetoed. The lowest veto...
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