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New Books Gives Keen Insights into California’s Legislature and Lawmaking

July 19, 2024 10:00 amJuly 19, 2024 10:01 am

Regular California Globe contributor Chris Micheli just released his newest practical guide, which is titled “A Complete Practical Guide to California’s Legislature and Its Legislative Process.” Micheli said that the book is intended for those who want to have a...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Legislative Privilege

January 17, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 17, 2024 2:46 am

What is a “legislative privilege”? This is a legal doctrine that creates a privilege against giving evidence on official legislative acts. What is “legislative immunity”? Under a longstanding legal doctrine, legislators are generally immune from civil liability for their official...

Legislative Privilege in California

September 22, 2022 3:20 pmSeptember 22, 2022 12:26 pm

What is a “legislative privilege” and how is it applied in California, and how is it different from “legislative immunity”? Under a longstanding doctrine known as legislative immunity, legislators are generally immune from civil liability for their official acts. On the...