Tag: Chief Clerk of the Assembly
Temporary Officers and Employees of the Legislature
Article 1 deals with temporary officers and employees. Section 9150 requires the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, and the minute clerks and Sergeants-at-Arms of each house for any session to perform the duties of their...
Powers and Duties of Legislative Officers and Employees
Section 9190 authorizes the President or President pro tempore of the Senate to administer the oath of office to any Senator and to the officers of the Senate and the Speaker or Speaker pro tempore of the Assembly to administer...
California Assembly Members May Explain Their Votes
Pursuant to the Rules of the California State Assembly, Members may submit an explanation of their vote to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly for entry in the Assembly Daily Journal. This explanation is set forth in two different Assembly...
What Happens After a Bill Passes the Legislature?
Many people believe a bill, once passed by the California State Senate and State Assembly, goes directly to the Governor’s Desk. However, there is an interim step: Engrossing and enrolling (often referred to as “E&E”). E&E is an important part...
Electing California’s Assembly Speaker
With the convening of a new 2-year California Legislative Session, the Senate and Assembly will organize their respective houses and elect their leaders on December 5 when the 2023-24 Legislative Session officially begins. This article briefly reviews the applicable constitutional,...
The Return of Carryover Bills
Commonly referred to as “2-year bills,” a “carryover bill” is one that is introduced during the first year (the odd-numbered year) of the 2-year California Legislative Session that can be carried over into the second year (the even-numbered year). Article...