legislative branch of state government

Statutes Deferring to Executive Branch

April 21, 2024 3:00 pmApril 21, 2024 3:01 pm

There are times in statutes when the legislative branch of state government grants authority to the executive branch and, at other times, the Legislature restricts the authority of the executive branch. And, on occasion, the Legislature defers to the executive...

What Is Improper Influence in the California Legislature?

October 21, 2023 8:29 amOctober 21, 2023 8:29 am

California’s Constitution, in Article IV that deals with the legislative branch of state government, makes it a felony for a person who seeks to improperly influence the vote or official action of a state legislator. Section 15 of Article IV...

Formal Roles of Governor and Lt. Governor in Lawmaking

September 16, 2022 6:36 pmSeptember 16, 2022 6:41 pm

Both the California Governor and the Lieutenant Governor have formal roles in the lawmaking process, despite the fact that this authority is granted to the legislative branch of state government pursuant to Article IV of the California Constitution. Article IV,...