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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...