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Frequently Asked Questions about Signing Messages by California Governors

December 1, 2023 6:45 amDecember 1, 2023 6:46 am

What is a signing message? Despite no constitutional provision, Governors in this state have long used “signing messages” to accompany a Governor’s signature on a bill. What is an example of a signing message? The following is an example of...

Should There Be an Office of Regulatory Counsel?

November 17, 2023 2:45 amNovember 17, 2023 2:46 am

For those involved in the California legislative process, everyone is familiar with the outstanding work that is done by the attorneys and staff in the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC). For those who are not regularly involved in the regulatory...

Another Reason to Limit Bill Introductions?

November 12, 2023 7:52 amNovember 12, 2023 7:52 am

As I did my final review of Governor Newsom’s actions on the 1,046 bills sent to him after the 2023 Legislative Session, I noticed that some of the Governor’s veto messages provide additional rationales for limiting bill introductions. Out of...

Frequently Asked Questions About Governor’s Actions on Bills

November 5, 2023 10:06 am

What are the three possible actions that the Governor can take on a bill sent to the Desk? They are (1) sign the bill into law; (2) veto the bill; or (3) allow the bill to become law without a...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Rulemaking Process in California

October 30, 2023 3:05 amOctober 30, 2023 3:06 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the rulemaking process in California. Which executive branch entity oversees the California rulemaking process to ensure state agencies and...

Are Legislative Findings in Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Act Bills Necessary?

October 20, 2023 8:01 amOctober 20, 2023 8:01 am

The California Legislature sent to the Governor at the end of the 2023 Legislative Session a measure, Assembly Bill 1479, which dealt with pupil health and social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports. Governor Newsom vetoed the bill due to budgetary...

Disposition of 2023 Bills in the California Legislature

October 14, 2023 6:46 amOctober 14, 2023 6:46 am

I researched and compiled the following information regarding the disposition or outcome of legislation from the last 15 years of the California Legislature. The two charts below list the bills by session year, the number of Assembly Bills or Senate...