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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...

Combining Legislative Findings and Intent Statements

March 24, 2023 10:38 amMarch 24, 2023 10:39 am

In reviewing legislation in the California Legislature over the past few years, as well as a number of California appellate court decisions, I definitely have a preferred approach to setting forth legislative findings, declarations, and intent in legislation. In that...

Legislative Findings and Declarations Versus Intent Statements in California Legislation

February 6, 2023 6:35 amFebruary 6, 2023 6:42 am

In reading bills in the California Legislature, you may encounter findings and declarations, or intent statements, or a combination of the two. Which should be given greater weight by the courts? Or are they of equal weight? Does it matter...