California Legislature – Page 3

An Introduction to the California Legislature and the Legislative Process

November 2, 2025 2:00 pmNovember 2, 2025 2:01 pm

This general overview of the California legislative process is intended to acquaint those new to the State Capitol with basic information to appreciate different aspects of the process and some of the players in the legislative process. The website of...

Legislative Committees in California

October 30, 2025 2:00 pmOctober 30, 2025 2:12 pm

Both Assembly and Senate Standing Committees do the bulk of the legislative work in the California Legislature. How many are there and what are their sizes? This information is for the 2025 Legislative Session. The Assembly has 32 standing committees....

How Many Bills Historically Get to the Governor’s Desk?

October 29, 2025 2:00 pmOctober 29, 2025 2:01 pm

Over the past four decades, thousands of bills have reached the Governor’s Desk. The vast majority of those measures get signed into law, with a small percentage being vetoed. The lowest veto rate was just over 1% by Governor Jerry...

Bills by Vote Requirement in California

October 28, 2025 2:00 pmOctober 29, 2025 6:28 am

Article IV of the California Constitution deals with the Legislature and the legislative process in this state. The Legislature enacts statutes by using bills. Bills that are enacted in California, per the state Constitution, generally require a majority vote of...

Bills Having a State or Local Fiscal Effect in California

October 26, 2025 2:00 pmOctober 26, 2025 2:01 pm

Article IV of the California Constitution deals with the Legislature and the legislative process in this state. The Legislature enacts statutes by using bills. Bills that are proposed are designated “fiscal” if they create a state or local fiscal effect...

Bills Taking Immediate Effect in California

October 24, 2025 2:00 pmOctober 24, 2025 2:01 pm

Article IV of the California Constitution deals with the Legislature and the legislative process in this state. The Legislature enacts statutes by using bills. Bills that are enacted in California, per the state Constitution, generally take effect on January 1...

Committee and Code Acronyms in the California Legislature

October 23, 2025 4:45 pmOctober 23, 2025 4:45 pm

While there are numerous acronyms used in the California Legislature and its legislative process, on official websites and elsewhere, there is prolific use of them for California’s Codes, legislative measures, and the Standing Committees of the Assembly and Senate. They...