Constitutional amendments – Page 2

Special Rules for California Bill Drafting

October 20, 2020 2:45 amOctober 19, 2020 9:30 pm

With certain types of legislation in California, there are several unique drafting rules, such as for tax measures, bond measures, and criminal statutes. Tax Bills There is a misconception that a bill keyed as a “tax levy” is always a...

Some Differences in Drafting Types of Legislative Measures

October 10, 2020 8:16 amOctober 12, 2020 11:13 am

In California, there are three types of legislative measures: bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments. Each is drafted slightly differently and each has required language. The following provides examples of the required language for each type of measure. Bills Bills create...

Dissecting California Legislation

February 17, 2020 6:37 amFebruary 17, 2020 6:42 am

As part of the California legislative process, there are several types of measures that can be considered by legislators. Let’s take a closer look: Types of Measures There are three types of measures considered by the California Legislature: Bills All...

Amending or Revising the California Constitution

October 18, 2019 6:01 amOctober 17, 2019 7:09 am

The Constitution of the State of California, originally adopted in 1849, sets forth the powers, duties and functions of California state government. It is one of the longest constitutions in the world at over 100 pages in length, which is...