California Legislature – Page 2

Common California Legislative Rule Waivers Granted

July 7, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 7, 2026 2:01 pm

While there are several hundred total rules found in the Joint Rules, Assembly Rules, and Senate Rules in the California Legislature, just over two dozen of them are subject to waiver or suspension by a vote of either or both...

Chart of Officers and Employees of the California Legislature

July 5, 2026 8:04 amJuly 5, 2026 8:04 am

The following chart sets forth the officers and employees of the California Legislature: Type Status Explanation Senate Officers Permanent President pro tempore, one secretary, one Sergeant-at-Arms, one minute clerk and one chaplain. The President PT, secretary Sgt. at Arms, and...

Chart of Common Rule Waivers Granted

July 2, 2026 6:16 amJuly 2, 2026 6:16 am

The following chart lists the most common rule waivers that are granted in the California Legislature: Rule Explanation Joint Rule 55 – 30-day Waiting Period A bill other than the Budget Bill may not be heard or acted upon by...

Chart of Types of Legislative Measures

June 28, 2026 4:23 pmJune 28, 2026 4:23 pm

The following chart sets forth the different forms of legislation used in the California Legislature: Type of Legislation Passage Required by Presented to the Governor Result Bill Assembly and Senate Yes Statute Joint Resolution Assembly and Senate No Not law...

California Budget’s $26 Million Thumb in the Eye to Trump on Trans ‘Healthcare’

June 27, 2026 6:00 amJune 27, 2026 6:01 am

The California Legislature’s proposed budget includes a one-time $26 million General Fund allocation for a Transgender Health Care Fund. Coalition advocates, led by groups like Equality California, describe it as a modest, strategic investment to stabilize “medically necessary” care for...

Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Be Placed Before Voters

June 23, 2026 11:48 amJune 23, 2026 11:48 am

Coming into print at 9pm on June 22, the California Legislature is expected to pass ACA 20 by Thursday’s deadline to place measures on the statewide ballot for November 3. The following is a summary of the provisions of ACA...

New Measures in Print from the Legislature for 2026 Statewide Ballot

June 22, 2026 5:55 pmJune 22, 2026 5:55 pm

The following are two of the bills that came into print and were made public that are to be enacted into law by this Thursday, June 25. SB 417 (Senate PT Limon and Speaker Rivas) 15 Senate co-authors and 28...