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Frequently Asked Questions about California Legislative Committee Rules

December 27, 2023 2:30 amDecember 27, 2023 2:31 am

How many standing committees are there in the State Senate? 22 How many standing committees are there in the State Assembly? 33 Which rules govern the California Legislature’s committee rules? The committees operate under the Joint Rules of the Legislature,...

Reparations, Bullet Train, 64% State Spending Increase: California’s Democrats Choose Power Over the People

December 26, 2023 2:47 pmDecember 28, 2023 4:44 am

California’s Democrat super-majority Legislature and governor are moving full-steam ahead with reparations for black descendants of slaves, high speed rail, and have increased spending a staggering 64% since Gavin Newsom was elected in 2019. But not on anything to make...

Four Questions to Ask When Reading a California Bill

December 26, 2023 2:30 amDecember 26, 2023 2:31 am

While there are several tips for reading and understanding what a bill in the California Legislature proposes to do, the key is to review the main sections of the bill which contain the substantive changes in the law. There are...

How a Bill Becomes Law in California

December 25, 2023 2:26 amDecember 25, 2023 2:27 am

For those not fully acquainted with the California legislative process, new laws (called statutes) are enacted by the California Legislature as bills (and signed by the Governor to become statutes). The Legislature can also amend or repeal existing statutes. Pursuant...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Delegation of Authority in California

December 24, 2023 2:45 amDecember 24, 2023 2:46 am

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

December 23, 2023 3:05 amDecember 23, 2023 3:06 am

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...