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Making Findings and Declarations Stronger

May 25, 2026 2:00 pmMay 25, 2026 2:01 pm

Findings and declarations are being used more frequently in bills that are being considered by the California Legislature. Whether or not these statements are necessary is the subject of debate among legal scholars. However, if findings and declarations are to...

Should California Bill Statements Be Justified?

November 4, 2023 2:30 amNovember 4, 2023 2:31 am

I continue to be concerned about statements made in California bills, whether they are findings and declarations, urgency clauses, special statutes, etc. My concern is that these statements are based upon whatever information is provided by the bill author’s office...

Who Should Make Statements in California Bills?

October 18, 2023 6:24 amOctober 18, 2023 6:24 am

Who should make statements in California bills? I hope the answer is obviously the Legislature. The lawmaking power is granted to the California Legislature by Article IV of our state Constitution. What form should these statements take? Findings and Declarations...

Should a Special Statute Rely Upon Findings and Declarations?

February 16, 2023 2:55 pmFebruary 16, 2023 3:18 pm

I have written previously on special statute statements and their sufficiency. In the California Legislature, there are “special statute” bills that are used when legislators believe a bill’s provisions are unique and should apply in only a specified circumstance or...