California’s Office of Administrative Law

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Office of Administrative Law

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What is the responsibility of California’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL)? It is responsible for reviewing regulations and regulatory changes proposed by state agencies and departments for their legal and procedural compliance before the regulations can become law. Where is...

A Unique Role for the Legislature in the Rulemaking Process

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The State of California has 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. There is a lengthy list of state agencies that have...