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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...

Knowing When an Initiative Is Being Amended by the Legislature

October 13, 2023 6:32 amOctober 13, 2023 6:32 am

Article II, Section 10 of the California Constitution provides in Subdivision (c): The Legislature may amend or repeal a referendum statute. The Legislature may amend or repeal an initiative statute by another statute that becomes effective only when approved by...

What Happens After a Bill Passes the Legislature?

September 18, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 18, 2023 2:31 am

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...

Some of My Favorite Misconceptions about California’s Legislative Process

September 11, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 11, 2023 2:31 am

Over the years, there have been numerous misconceptions about different aspects of the California legislative process. This article covers some of the most common misconceptions and provides a short explanation what the rule is. Here are some of my favorite...

Globe Quiz on California Executive Branch

April 23, 2023 8:02 amApril 23, 2023 8:08 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about California’s Executive Branch. There are nine constitutional offices in California. California is a unitary executive like the federal government. The Governor is required to make a “state of the state” speech to the...

Globe Quiz on the California Legislature

April 21, 2023 7:33 amApril 21, 2023 7:36 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about the California Legislature. The Legislature must adopt a balanced budget pursuant to the California Constitution. There are six Assembly Budget Subcommittees and five Senate Budget Subcommittees. The Senate has adopted an official...