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Chart of Common Rule Waivers Granted

July 2, 2026 6:16 amJuly 2, 2026 6:16 am

The following chart lists the most common rule waivers that are granted in the California Legislature: Rule Explanation Joint Rule 55 – 30-day Waiting Period A bill other than the Budget Bill may not be heard or acted upon by...

Chart of Types of Legislative Measures

June 28, 2026 4:23 pmJune 28, 2026 4:23 pm

The following chart sets forth the different forms of legislation used in the California Legislature: Type of Legislation Passage Required by Presented to the Governor Result Bill Assembly and Senate Yes Statute Joint Resolution Assembly and Senate No Not law...

California Budget’s $26 Million Thumb in the Eye to Trump on Trans ‘Healthcare’

June 27, 2026 6:00 amJune 27, 2026 6:01 am

The California Legislature’s proposed budget includes a one-time $26 million General Fund allocation for a Transgender Health Care Fund. Coalition advocates, led by groups like Equality California, describe it as a modest, strategic investment to stabilize “medically necessary” care for...

Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Be Placed Before Voters

June 23, 2026 11:48 amJune 23, 2026 11:48 am

Coming into print at 9pm on June 22, the California Legislature is expected to pass ACA 20 by Thursday’s deadline to place measures on the statewide ballot for November 3. The following is a summary of the provisions of ACA...

New Measures in Print from the Legislature for 2026 Statewide Ballot

June 22, 2026 5:55 pmJune 22, 2026 5:55 pm

The following are two of the bills that came into print and were made public that are to be enacted into law by this Thursday, June 25. SB 417 (Senate PT Limon and Speaker Rivas) 15 Senate co-authors and 28...

Constitutional Vote Thresholds Affecting the California Legislature

June 13, 2026 2:00 pmJune 13, 2026 2:01 pm

There are just over 30 provisions affecting the Legislature that are found throughout the California Constitution that specify a vote requirement the Legislature to act. The following chart sets forth those provisions of the state Constitution with an explanation of...

Overview of 2026 Budget-related Bills

June 13, 2026 8:04 amJune 13, 2026 8:04 am

Based upon the status of bills that were made public by Friday night, the following is a summary of those measures that are likely to be voted on Monday by the California Legislature: AB 109 (Gabriel) / SB 109 (Laird)...