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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...

Legislative Floor Procedures

February 12, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 11, 2020 8:59 pm

In both houses of the California Legislature, there are specific procedures for considering legislation on the Floors of the Assembly and Senate. There are rules in place pursuant to the Joint Rules, as well as the respective Assembly and Senate...

Referral of Bills in the California Legislature

February 7, 2020 6:38 amFebruary 7, 2020 6:40 am

After the introduction of a new bill in the California Legislature, or upon a bill passing one house and moving over to the other house for further consideration, that measure must be referred to a committee for a hearing. So,...

Other Ways to Defeat Legislation

February 3, 2020 6:07 amFebruary 6, 2020 7:24 am

In the California Legislature, there are several methods that can be used to defeat or postpone a bill for further consideration. These methods are in addition to simply voting no on a measure so that it fails passage. However, for...