Governor’s Reorganization Plan

Disposition of Other California Legislative Measures – 2025 Edition

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In addition to considering nearly 2,400 bills in the 2025 California Legislative Session, there are several other types of legislative measures in this state. What are those measures and how did their fare this year? While it is contained in...

Frequently Asked Questions about Governor’s Reorganization Plans

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What is the Governor’s reorganization authority? The California Constitution grants the Governor, subject to approval by the Legislature, the authority to “assign and reorganize functions among executive officers and agencies and their employees.” What is the name of this authority?...

Frequently Asked Questions About California Governor’s Legislative Role

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Does the Governor’s line-item veto authority apply only to budget bills? Under Article IV, Section 10(e) of the state constitution, “The Governor may reduce or eliminate one or more items of appropriation while approving other portions of a bill. The...

The California Governor’s Reorganization Plans

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The California Constitution grants the Governor, subject to approval by the Legislature, the authority to “assign and reorganize functions among executive officers and agencies and their employees.” A reorganization of the executive branch of government is called a “Governor’s Reorganization...