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Who Is in Charge of Education Policy in California?

August 13, 2020 6:18 amApril 2, 2022 10:20 am

There are multiple players who take part in setting education policy in the State of California. Beginning with the California Constitution, Article IX is focused on education. Article 9 was adopted in 1879 as part of the state constitution. This...

What Happens During the Last Weeks of the Legislative Session?

July 28, 2020 6:22 amJuly 28, 2020 6:33 am

This article highlights the major happenings at the end of the legislative process pursuant to the California Constitution and relevant statutes. There are essentially three major parts to the legislative session: house of origin; second house; and, final month and...

The Media’s Role in California Politics

July 27, 2020 2:27 amJuly 26, 2020 7:53 pm

The media play an important role in state and national politics, as well as with legislative strategy and ethics. Because of this high level of influence, the media are sometimes referred to as a fourth branch of government (often called...

California’s ‘Plain English’ Statutes

July 24, 2020 6:27 amJuly 24, 2020 6:29 am

One of the directives in drafting legislation is the “Plain English” rule. The purpose of this rule is for the bill drafter to use straightforward language that can be easily understood and interpreted as the Legislature intended. In that regard,...

California’s Commission on State Mandates

July 22, 2020 6:21 amJuly 22, 2020 6:30 am

In California state government is the Commission on State Mandates. It is established in Title 2, Division 4, Part 7 on State-Mandated Local Costs. Chapter 1 contains the following statement of legislative intent in Section 17500: The Legislature finds and...

Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

July 17, 2020 8:15 amJuly 17, 2020 8:06 am

An important entity within the Governor’s Office is the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), which plays multiple roles in California state government. It is established in the California Government Code, Chapter 1.5, which sets forth Sections 65025 through 65059.3....

Redistricting in California

July 13, 2020 6:55 amJuly 13, 2020 6:58 am

Every ten years, or once-a-decade, the geographic boundaries of legislative districts are redrawn based upon the results of the United States Census. Redistricting affects the districts for candidates to the State Senate, State Assembly, Board of Equalization, and U.S. House...