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Temporary and Permanent Legislative Officers and Employees

November 4, 2024 2:30 amNovember 4, 2024 2:31 am

Article 1 deals with temporary officers and employees. Section 9150 requires the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, and the minute clerks and Sergeants-at-Arms of each house for any session to perform the duties of their...

Temporary Officers and Employees of the Legislature

October 27, 2024 3:04 pmOctober 27, 2024 3:04 pm

Article 1 deals with temporary officers and employees. Section 9150 requires the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, and the minute clerks and Sergeants-at-Arms of each house for any session to perform the duties of their...

Powers and Duties of Legislative Officers and Employees

September 29, 2024 1:00 pmSeptember 29, 2024 1:01 pm

Section 9190 authorizes the President or President pro tempore of the Senate to administer the oath of office to any Senator and to the officers of the Senate and the Speaker or Speaker pro tempore of the Assembly to administer...

What Happens After a Bill Passes the Legislature?

September 18, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 18, 2023 2:31 am

Many people believe a bill, once passed by the California State Senate and State Assembly, goes directly to the Governor’s Desk. However, there is an interim step: Engrossing and enrolling (often referred to as “E&E”). E&E is an important part...

The Return of Carryover Bills

October 13, 2022 6:29 amOctober 13, 2022 6:36 am

Commonly referred to as “2-year bills,” a “carryover bill” is one that is introduced during the first year (the odd-numbered year) of the 2-year California Legislative Session that can be carried over into the second year (the even-numbered year). Article...

Legislative Approval of an Memorandum of Understanding

September 22, 2022 6:37 amSeptember 22, 2022 6:43 am

The California Legislature is required to adopt a memorandum of understanding (MOU) through enactment of a bill, after the MOU has been negotiated and finalized between the Governor and the relevant bargaining unit of the state’s workforce. Neither the Assembly...

A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

Does the Legislature Use Display Bills Anymore?

September 21, 2022 2:09 pmSeptember 25, 2022 2:16 pm

What is a “display bill” and are they used in the California Legislature? Neither the Assembly Rules nor the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly address the issue of display bills. However, Senate Rule 28.10 provides: “A display bill...