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When Resolutions Are Not Adopted by the CA Legislature

September 19, 2022 5:22 pmSeptember 19, 2022 3:29 pm

There are three types of resolutions considered in the California Legislature; they are joint, concurrent, and house resolutions. In general, they are considered throughout the legislative session, just like bills and constitutional amendments. Nonetheless, pursuant to Assembly Rule 74, which...

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What Is the California Legislative Index?

September 5, 2022 7:01 amSeptember 5, 2022 7:05 am

There are a number of important legislative publications, including the Legislative Index. According to the Office of Legislative Counsel, which produces the legislative publications, the Legislative Index is a compilation of all legislative measures for the current Legislative Session in...

What Are Two-Year Bills?

December 9, 2021 7:14 amDecember 9, 2021 7:17 am

The California Legislature convenes in two-year sessions and bills are introduced in both of those two years. Under the state Constitution, bills introduced in the first year of Session (the odd-numbered year) can be carried over to the second year...

Some Differences in Drafting Types of Legislative Measures

October 10, 2020 8:16 amOctober 12, 2020 11:13 am

In California, there are three types of legislative measures: bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments. Each is drafted slightly differently and each has required language. The following provides examples of the required language for each type of measure. Bills Bills create...

Dissecting California Legislation

February 17, 2020 6:37 amFebruary 17, 2020 6:42 am

As part of the California legislative process, there are several types of measures that can be considered by legislators. Let’s take a closer look: Types of Measures There are three types of measures considered by the California Legislature: Bills All...

Effective Dates of Statutes in California Legislation

October 7, 2019 6:05 amOctober 6, 2019 8:09 pm

In the California Legislature, legislation that contains an urgency clause takes effect immediately upon the Governor signing the bill and it being chaptered by the Secretary of State. With the exception of measures which take effect immediately, tax levies, and...