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...
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...
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...
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...
How are California’s constitutional officers elected? They are elected by the statewide voters. How many constitutional officers are there? There are a total of nine constitutional offices. Which two constitutional officers are usually gubernatorial appointees in other states? The two...
If you have reviewed California’s executive branch rulemaking activities from the myriad of agencies and departments promulgating regulations in this state, you may have come across a “Section 100” filing. What are those? Basically, changes without regulatory effect are known...
For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the rulemaking process in California. Which executive branch entity oversees the California rulemaking process to ensure state agencies and...