Tag: Legislature
Comparing California’s Constitution
The State of California’s Constitution was ratified on May 7, 1879. California’s first constitution was ratified on November 13, 1849, which was prior the state’s admission into the United States in 1850. Since its enactment in 1879, the California Constitution...
Why is Gov. Newsom Pushing Stricter Climate and Energy Goals?
California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing even stricter climate and energy goals, claiming this will prevent the immutable impact of climate change. But now, the governor is ramping up this push, asking the Legislature to increasing the 2030 goal for greenhouse...
What Are the Miscellaneous Provisions of the California Constitution?
Did you know that the Constitution of the State of California actually has “miscellaneous” provisions? Article XX contains ten topics that are lumped together under “Miscellaneous Subjects.” So, what are those provisions? First, Article 20 was adopted in 1879 as...
Calif. AG Bonta Asks LA Court to Reject Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn State’s Housing Density Laws
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is asking a Los Angeles Court to reject a lawsuit that seeks to overturn one of California’s recently enacted mandatory housing density laws, SB 10, which allows for 10 residential units on one parcel of...
Rule Waivers Heard on the California Assembly Floor
In both houses of the California Legislature, legislators can vote to suspend rules governing their procedures. Those watching State Assembly Floor Sessions may hear the Majority Floor Leader rise and seek unanimous consent to suspend particular Assembly Rules (AR). AR...
Office of Administrative Law Regulations
There are 27 Titles of the California Code of Regulations, which contain the thousands of regulations in effect in the State of California. In Title 1, “General Provisions,” Division 1, there are regulations for the Office of Administrative Law. The...