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Ringside: Only Unity Can Challenge Environmentalism, Inc.

May 16, 2024 7:19 amMay 16, 2024 7:19 am

The California Environmental Quality Act was passed by the state legislature in 1971. At that time, it was the first legislation of its kind in the nation, if not the world. Its original intent was to “inform government decision makers and...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XX

May 15, 2024 2:30 amMay 15, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 20 have? This article contains ten sections. What does Article 20 relate to? It relates to miscellaneous provisions. Is there special provision made for Sacramento County? Section 1 provides that the County of Sacramento and...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article XIV

May 13, 2024 2:30 amMay 13, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 14 have? This article contains five sections. What does Article 14 relate to? It relates to labor relations. Is the minimum wage provided by the Legislature? Section 1 states that the Legislature may provide for...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article III

May 7, 2024 2:31 amMay 7, 2024 2:32 am

How many sections does Article 3 have? This article contains nine sections: What does Article 3 relate to? It relates to the State of California. What is the relationship between California and the country? Section 1 specifies that the State...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Governor’s Line-Item Veto Authority

May 6, 2024 2:33 amMay 6, 2024 2:34 am

Where is the Governor’s line-item veto authority found? In Subdivision (e) of Section 10 of Article IV of the California Constitution, the Governor is granted the line-item veto authority for the budget and appropriations bills. Is this authority the same...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Role of Mason’s Manual

May 4, 2024 2:30 amMay 4, 2024 2:31 am

What is Mason’s Manual? Originally published in 1935, “Mason’s Manual of Legislative Procedure,” commonly referred to as Mason’s Manual, is the official parliamentary authority of most state legislatures in the United States. Its original author, Paul Mason, was employed by...

LA Superior Court Strikes Down SB 9 – Housing Approvals: A Lesson in Legislative Drafting

May 2, 2024 4:14 pmMay 2, 2024 4:14 pm

On April 22, 2024, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge struck down Senate Bill 9 (Atkins), which was enacted in 2021 as Chapter 162. SB 9 dealt with approvals for housing development. According to the Assembly Floor analysis, SB 9...