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Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislative Counsel’s Digest

December 7, 2023 6:54 amDecember 7, 2023 6:54 am

What is the “Legislative Counsel’s Digest”? According to the Glossary provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC), the “Digest is prepared by the Legislative Counsel and it summarizes the effect of a proposed bill on current law. It appears...

Ringside: California’s 2023 Legislative War on Affordability and Democracy

December 7, 2023 2:33 amDecember 7, 2023 6:30 am

As we move into the final month of 2023, it is appropriate to review recent legislative actions that will have a significant impact on California’s ability to deliver abundant and affordable energy and water to its residents. There isn’t much...

California State Assembly nearly empty except for a few folks in the balcony.

Frequently Asked Questions about the ‘Sunrise’ Process

December 5, 2023 6:36 amDecember 5, 2023 6:36 am

In California, as in a number of other states, there is the so-called “sunrise” process, which is the opposite of a “sunset” (or repeal) process, in the law. When is the “sunrise” process used? When establishing a new regulatory scheme...

More on OAL’s Review of Rulemaking Files – The ‘Nonduplication’ Standard

December 4, 2023 6:28 amDecember 4, 2023 6:28 am

California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL), unless there is a statutory exemption, is required to review rulemaking files developed by executive branch state agencies when they adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation. Under California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), found in...

Frequently Asked Questions about the ‘Sunset Review’ Process

December 3, 2023 8:59 amDecember 3, 2023 8:59 am

In the California Legislature, there is a “sunset review” process that is used to evaluate whether a regulatory board or a profession or occupation should continue to be regulated by the State of California. This review process is set forth...

More on OAL’s Review of Rulemaking Files – The ‘Necessity’ Standard

December 2, 2023 2:47 amDecember 2, 2023 2:48 am

California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL), unless there is a statutory exemption, is required to review rulemaking files developed by executive branch state agencies when they adopt, amend, or repeal a regulation. Under California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA), found in...

Frequently Asked Questions about Signing Messages by California Governors

December 1, 2023 6:45 amDecember 1, 2023 6:46 am

What is a signing message? Despite no constitutional provision, Governors in this state have long used “signing messages” to accompany a Governor’s signature on a bill. What is an example of a signing message? The following is an example of...