Secretary of State – California Globe

Ringside: The Regulatory Burden that Prevents Abundance

November 13, 2025 2:55 amNovember 13, 2025 2:56 am

The cost-of-living has become a national issue, a favored topic of partisan debate. The debate is governed by emotions, ideology, and widely divergent economic theories, probably in that order. Our contribution to this debate, drawing on all three of those...

Termination of Domestic Partner Registration

July 21, 2025 2:30 amJuly 21, 2025 2:31 am

Division 2.5, Part 3 of the California Family Code deals with the termination of a domestic partner registration. Section 299 allows a registered domestic partnership to be terminated without filing a proceeding for dissolution of domestic partnership by the filing...

Over 6 Million By-Mail, Early Voter Ballots Have Been Counted in California

November 1, 2024 7:06 amNovember 1, 2024 7:06 am

According to new figures from the California Secretary of State’s office released Thursday, over 6 million early votes have already been cast, with the number expected to grow to at least 12 million by election day. During the last presidential...

Chart of California’s November Ballot Measures and Their Status

July 3, 2024 10:16 pmJuly 3, 2024 10:17 pm

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the General Election in California, and across the nation, will take place. There originally were up to 14 measures that could be voted on by the statewide electorate at that time. However, after actions over...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Order of Precedence

June 7, 2024 2:30 amJune 7, 2024 2:31 am

What happens when there is a vacancy in this state’s governorship? In California’s Constitution, Article V, Section 10, the Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor when a vacancy occurs in the office of the Governor. When is there an Acting Governor in...

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 Ballot Titles

February 24, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 24, 2024 2:46 am

What are ballot titles used for? According to California’s Elections Code, ballot titles are used for measures submitted to the voters. Are there rules related to ballot titles in California law? Yes, these rules are found in Division 9, Chapter...