California Legislature – Page 46

Looking at 2024 California Legislature’s Bill Introductions

February 17, 2024 8:54 amFebruary 18, 2024 11:02 am

With the February 16 deadline for bill introductions having passed, there were a total of 2,124 bills introduced by yesterday’s deadline for the 2024 Legislative Session, the second and final year of the 2023-24 Session. Of this total number of...

Frequently Asked Questions about Governor’s Reorganization Plans

February 16, 2024 2:44 amFebruary 16, 2024 6:58 am

What is the Governor’s reorganization authority? The California Constitution grants the Governor, subject to approval by the Legislature, the authority to “assign and reorganize functions among executive officers and agencies and their employees.” What is the name of this authority?...

Frequently Asked Questions about Amending or Revising the California Constitution

February 15, 2024 7:45 amFebruary 15, 2024 7:45 am

What is required for an amendment to the state Constitution? It requires passage of a state ballot measure approved by a majority vote of the state’s electorate. Who can propose amendments to the state Constitution? Ballot propositions can be proposed...

Sudden Deaths of Vaxxed Athletes, Students, Pilots, Military, but Why No Politicians?

February 14, 2024 2:55 amFebruary 15, 2024 7:32 am

Isn’t it extraordinary that we see daily reports of young athletes, high school and college students, college athletes, pilots, members of the military and others dropping dead suddenly? Yet we aren’t seeing this same “died suddenly” phenomenon, as it is...

Frequently Asked Questions about Electing Officers in the California Legislature

February 11, 2024 8:12 amFebruary 11, 2024 8:12 am

Are there rules related to electing officers in the California Legislature? Yes, these rules related to officer elections are found in the state Constitution, Government Code, and rules of the respective houses. What does the state Constitution provide? Article IV,...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Other Constitutional Provisions and the Legislature

February 10, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 10, 2024 2:46 am

Most of the provisions of the California Constitution concerning the Legislature are found in Article IV, Sections 1 thru 28. Nonetheless, there are a number of provisions found in other articles of the state Constitution affecting the duties and powers...

The Plastic Bag Ban Fraud is Back

February 9, 2024 8:25 amFebruary 9, 2024 8:25 am

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We hear this daily and see those orders nearly everywhere. Paper or plastic? Separate out your wet garbage and put it in another recyclable food bin. Separate bottles and cans. Compost. Yet none of this has reduced...