Secretary of State – Page 2

Frequently Asked Questions about the Rulemaking Process in California

October 30, 2023 3:05 amOctober 30, 2023 3:06 am

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...

Holding Government Accountable

June 19, 2023 2:45 amJune 19, 2023 2:46 am

In the year 2023, conservatives are fleeing California in waves as progressive leadership reigns, and the cost of living continues to skyrocket. As unorthodox policies are presented and passed through the legislature, constituents wonder if there is any hope for...

Globe Quiz on California Executive Branch

April 23, 2023 8:02 amApril 23, 2023 8:08 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about California’s Executive Branch. There are nine constitutional offices in California. California is a unitary executive like the federal government. The Governor is required to make a “state of the state” speech to the...

Why Is a Constitutional Amendment Given a Resolution Chapter?

January 25, 2023 6:22 amJanuary 26, 2023 1:21 pm

When a bill has been enacted by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor, the last step in the legislative process is the ministerial duty of the Secretary of State to assign a “chapter number” to that enacted...

Residence Restrictions and Absences from the State for Public Officers and Employees

January 5, 2023 7:10 amJanuary 5, 2023 7:16 am

The California Government Code imposes a number of residence restrictions on public officers and employees in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943. Government Code Section 1060 requires the following officers...

California Administrative Law Publications

December 2, 2022 6:57 amDecember 2, 2022 7:00 am

Article 4 of Chapter 3.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Government Code sets forth the three administrative law publications in this state. Government Code Section 11344 requires the Office of Administrative Law (OAL)...

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Commission on State Mandates Reports to the California Legislature

November 30, 2022 6:25 amNovember 30, 2022 6:29 am

Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Part 7 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Government Code concerns reports to the Legislature by the Commission on State Mandates (CSM). Government Code Section 17600 requires, at least twice each...