OAL – California Globe

Senate Enviro Committee Kills Bill to Repeal 65¢ Gas Tax Increase, and Low-Carbon Fuel Regs

March 19, 2025 7:11 pmMarch 20, 2025 8:55 am

A Senate bill that would have repealed the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) gas tax increase of 65 cents a gallon and end the new LCFS Low-Carbon Fuel regulations that were adopted last year, was killed in the Senate Environmental...

.65 Cent-Per-Gallon Tax-Hike Halted By CARB Following Rejection By Office Of Administrative Law

February 20, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 20, 2025 2:46 am

A Low Carbon Fuel Standard gas tax increase by .65 cents previously approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was halted on Tuesday following mandate changes being rejected by the Office Of Administrative Law. In November of last year,...

Frequently Asked Questions about Rulemaking Appeals to the Governor

May 5, 2024 2:27 amMay 5, 2024 2:28 am

When and why does a regulatory agency appeal certain decisions to the Governor’s Office? While the last time occurred in 2007, a state agency can appeal the rejection of a regulation by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). What must...

Frequently Asked Questions about OAL’s Disapproval Process for Regulations

April 17, 2024 2:30 amApril 17, 2024 2:31 am

Is OAL required to review regulations? Yes, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) is charged with reviewing all proposed regulations by California’s executive branch administrative agencies and departments. Where is this requirement on OAL found in the law? This review...

Frequently Asked Questions about of OAL’s Standards of Review for Regulations

April 16, 2024 2:30 amApril 16, 2024 2:31 am

Does state law dictate how OAL reviews proposed regulations? Yes, when the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) reviews regulations, its review is dictated by the California Administrative Procedure Act (APA) in the California Government Code. What does state law provide?...

More on Underground Regulations in California

November 30, 2023 6:00 amNovember 30, 2023 6:01 am

In Title 1 of the California Code of Regulations, there are a number of regulations under the purview of the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Chapter 2 of Title 1 deals with “Underground Regulations.” There are four regulations on this...

What Are Rulemaking Appeals to the Governor’s Office?

November 26, 2023 2:30 amNovember 26, 2023 2:31 am

When and why does a regulatory agency appeal certain decisions to the Governor’s Office? While the last time occurred in 2007, a state agency can appeal the rejection of a regulation by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). OAL must...