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Federal Court Filings by California Attorney General Against the Federal Government

April 10, 2025 1:13 pmApril 10, 2025 1:14 pm

12 lawsuits filed as of 4/7/25 15 amicus briefs filed as of 4/7/25 1 motion to intervene filed as of 4/7/25 California’s Attorney General has been active in litigation against the federal government since President Donald Trump took office. The...

Frequently Asked Questions about Motions in the California Legislature

November 9, 2023 6:31 am

What is the process for a motion to adjourn in the Assembly? These motions are not debatable and may not be amended, and are always in order with certain exceptions. A motion to adjourn requires adoption by a majority vote...

Motions on Bills in Legislative Committees

May 2, 2023 3:46 pmMay 2, 2023 3:51 pm

In recent weeks, two questions have arisen regarding motions on bills in policy and fiscal committees in the California Legislature. The first question concerns whether a motion requires a second in legislative committees. This is one of those instances in which...