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The Three Readings of a Bill and Other Floor Procedures in the California Legislature

March 11, 2020 6:01 amMarch 11, 2020 6:02 am

The California Constitution requires a bill to be “read” three times before it can be debated and voted upon by either house. A “reading” of a bill in the Assembly or Senate is defined as being the presentation of the...

Role of Leadership Staff in the Lawmaking Process

February 21, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 20, 2020 8:47 pm

There are four legislative leaders representing the two political parties in the two houses of the California Legislature. These four individuals are elected by the members of their respective caucuses. In addition, for the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro...

Delegation of Authority by the Legislature

February 14, 2020 6:46 amFebruary 14, 2020 6:49 am

The more that authority is delegated, the more likely it will be deemed unlawful. Under constitutional separation-of-powers provisions, generally the laws are enacted by the legislative branch of government, the laws are administered by the executive branch, and the...

Sen. Marsha Blackburn Proposes Ban on Funding to States that Give Drivers’ Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

February 13, 2020 9:04 amFebruary 13, 2020 11:30 am

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R., Tenn.) announced Wednesday she is proposing a bill to ban funding for states that give illegal immigrants drivers licenses. “The Stop Greenlighting Drivers’ Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Act” blocks certain federal funds to sanctuary states, including...

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The Three Readings of a Bill and Other Floor Procedures in the California Legislature

Role of Leadership Staff in the Lawmaking Process

Delegation of Authority by the Legislature

Sen. Marsha Blackburn Proposes Ban on Funding to States that Give Drivers’ Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

Legislative Floor Procedures

Referral of Bills in the California Legislature

Other Ways to Defeat Legislation