California Legislature – Page 50

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Delegation of Authority in California

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Is the legislative branch of government the only branch to make laws? No, the executive branch state agencies and departments that administer the law need to engage in rulemaking activities, which are quasi-legislative in nature. By what authority does the...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Electoral System

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How many statewide officers are there? In California state government, there are nine constitutional offices elected statewide. Are there term limits for constitutional officers? Yes, they are limited to serving a maximum of two 4-year terms in each office. How...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Budget Process

December 22, 2023 2:30 amDecember 22, 2023 2:31 am

What are the main parts of the California state budget? They are the Budget Bill, Budget Bill Junior, Trailer Bills, and Supplemental Reports. What is the Budget Bill? This bill contains the appropriations and “Budget Bill Language”. Note that only...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Administrative Agencies

December 20, 2023 2:45 amDecember 20, 2023 2:46 am

What are the different entities within the executive branch of state government? It essentially has three levels: statewide elected officers; independent agencies; and, line-authority agencies. What are “plural executives”? These are the nine constitutional offices that are elected statewide by...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Separation of Powers Doctrine

December 19, 2023 9:32 am

What is “separation of powers”? Essentially, the powers of government are provided to separate branches of government to operate. These powers are set forth in the California Constitution in Article III, Section 3, and are granted to the legislative, executive...

Frequently Asked Questions about Courts Interpreting California’s Legislative Process

December 17, 2023 8:50 amDecember 17, 2023 8:50 am

The California Government Code, among other sources, provides a number of procedural rules for the State Legislature and the lawmaking process in this state. And a number of those statutory provisions have been the subject of litigation, so we have...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Rules of Decorum

December 16, 2023 7:19 amDecember 16, 2023 7:19 am

Both the Assembly and Senate of the California Legislature, like other legislative bodies, utilize several rules, as well as customs and practices, for the purpose of ensuring that legislative deliberations and debate operate in a civil and orderly way. The...