Joint Sunset Review Committee

Statutory Sunset Review Process

September 9, 2024 2:42 amSeptember 9, 2024 2:43 am

Article 7.5 deals with sunset review. Section 9147.7 defines the term “eligible agency.” It also creates the Joint Sunset Review Committee (JSRC) to identify and eliminate waste, duplication, and inefficiency in government agencies. The purpose of the committee is to...

Legislative Oversight of State Boards

September 4, 2024 2:30 amSeptember 4, 2024 2:31 am

Article 8 deals with legislative oversight of state board formation and licensed professional practice. Section 9148 provides that any state board or category of licensed professional proposed for creation by the Legislature is to be subject to this article. Section...

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ‘Sunrise’ Process

December 5, 2023 6:36 amDecember 5, 2023 6:36 am

In California, as in a number of other states, there is the so-called “sunrise” process, which is the opposite of a “sunset” (or repeal) process, in the law. When is the “sunrise” process used? When establishing a new regulatory scheme...

The ‘Sunrise’ Process in the California Legislature

October 21, 2022 6:54 amOctober 21, 2022 9:07 pm

In California, as in a number of other states, there is the so-called “sunrise” process, which is the opposite of a “sunset” (or repeal) process, in the law. When establishing a new regulatory scheme for an occupation or profession, the...

California Legislature’s Review of State Agencies

June 16, 2022 11:55 amJune 16, 2022 7:01 am

Among their myriad of duties and powers, the California Legislature is required to review state agencies and their work pursuant to Government Code Title 2 (Government of the State of California), Division 2 (Legislative Department), Part 1 (Legislature), Chapter 1.5...