Tag: Legislative branch
Book Provides Overview of California’s Constitution and Statutes
“A Practical Guide to California’s Constitution and Statutes” is the newest practical guide written by California Globe contributor Chris Micheli. “My goal with this practical guide is to provide an overview of most of the Articles in our state Constitution,”...
Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Executive Branches
Where are the executive branches of government established? The U.S. President and the California Governor draw their authority from the federal and state constitutions concerning their respective roles in the lawmaking process. Federal and state statutes also provide additional duties...
Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Legislative Branches
Where is the Congress established in law? The Constitution of the United States (Article I, Sections 1-10) spells out the authority of Congress to make laws. Is the Congress of power limited? Congress’ authority cannot conflict with the 10th Amendment...
Equity Impact Analysis of California Legislation
The California State Assembly provides for an important equity impact analysis of legislation to be completed pursuant to a house resolution adopted in 2021. House Resolution 39 states, in part: “the Assembly will explore methods to integrate equity more formally...
Does the Referendum Prevail Over California Legislation?
Does a successful referendum overturn a recently-enacted statute by the California Legislature? This question is periodically raised when, such as with two bills signed into law this month by Governor Newsom, opponents of enacted legislation seek to overturn the just-concluded...
Legislative Grants of Rulemaking Authority
Pursuant to Article IV of the California Constitution, the legislative branch of state government is granted authority to make laws. The Legislature also has the power to delegate some of its lawmaking authority to the executive branch (called “delegation of...