California Rulemaking Process

What Are Some Unique Aspects of the California Rulemaking Process?

October 15, 2026 10:22 amOctober 15, 2026 10:23 am

The California Rulemaking Process is governed by the state’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA) contained in the California Government Code, and the process stands out due to strict independent review standards, public transparency rules, and unique economic impact thresholds. OAL’s Role...

An Introduction to the California Rulemaking Process

November 1, 2025 2:00 pmNovember 1, 2025 2:01 pm

California has over 200 State agencies, departments, boards, and commissions that make public policy through their authority to adopt regulations. A list of State agencies that have adopted regulations can be found on the website of California’s Office of Administrative...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislature in the Rulemaking Process

March 26, 2024 2:30 amMarch 26, 2024 2:31 am

How many rulemaking bodies are in California state government? There are over 200 agencies, departments, boards, and commissions that can make public policy via their authority to adopt regulations, often referred to as their rule-making authority. Can the California Legislature...

Globe Contributor Writes 3 ‘Practical Guides’ to State Government Processes

February 11, 2024 2:27 pmFebruary 11, 2024 2:27 pm

Long-time Globe contributor, Chris Micheli, just released a 3-book series of “Practical Guides” to the Legislative Process, Budget Process, and Rulemaking Process. “I’ve worked for some time to put together three Practical Guides that are intended to provide useful information...

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Two New Casebooks by California Globe Contributor

April 17, 2022 8:37 amApril 17, 2022 8:37 am

California Globe contributor and adjunct law professor Chris Micheli has written two new casebooks for students, practitioners, and those interested in learning more about aspects of California state government. The first casebook is focused on the California rulemaking process, which...