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Frequently Asked Questions about Motions in the California Legislature

November 9, 2023 6:31 am

What is the process for a motion to adjourn in the Assembly? These motions are not debatable and may not be amended, and are always in order with certain exceptions. A motion to adjourn requires adoption by a majority vote...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Codes

November 7, 2023 2:45 amNovember 7, 2023 3:39 pm

California has over 156,000 statutes that are contained in its 29 Codes. These 29 Codes vary in size, content, and approach. The following provides an overview of the 29 Codes and some of their similar and different provisions: What is...

Frequently Asked Questions About Governor’s Actions on Bills

November 5, 2023 10:06 am

What are the three possible actions that the Governor can take on a bill sent to the Desk? They are (1) sign the bill into law; (2) veto the bill; or (3) allow the bill to become law without a...

Should California Bill Statements Be Justified?

November 4, 2023 2:30 amNovember 4, 2023 2:31 am

I continue to be concerned about statements made in California bills, whether they are findings and declarations, urgency clauses, special statutes, etc. My concern is that these statements are based upon whatever information is provided by the bill author’s office...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Political Laws

November 3, 2023 2:45 amNovember 3, 2023 2:46 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s political laws. What created the Political Reform Act (PRA)? The PRA was adopted by the voters on June...

What Is ‘Nongeneral Legislation’?

November 2, 2023 2:45 amNovember 2, 2023 2:46 am

Have you ever heard of “nongeneral legislation”? It is defined in the California Government Code. Section 87102.5 provides general prohibitions for any Member of the Legislature who makes, participates in making, or in any way attempts to use the Member’s...

Some Types of Bills Require Specified Statements

November 1, 2023 2:45 amNovember 1, 2023 2:46 am

Urgency statutes, fiscal emergency statutes, and local or special statutes utilize explanatory statements. Of course, I would like to see more bills contain explanatory statements. Nonetheless, only two of these three types of measures are actually required to do so...