Senate Rules Committee – Page 2

Vote Changes in the California Legislature

September 21, 2022 6:39 amSeptember 21, 2022 6:44 am

Are vote changes allowed in the California Legislature? The answer is yes, although there are different rules between the two houses and some explanation is appropriate. A vote change is obviously when a legislator chooses to change his or her...

The Second Bill Introduction Deadline in the California Legislature

March 18, 2022 2:44 pmMarch 18, 2022 2:51 pm

How can there be a second bill introduction deadline in the California Legislature? There really is not one, but there is a deadline for getting intent and spot bills amended with substantive language. As a result, this is effectively a...

Yolo County Non-Jail Drug Treatment Pilot Program Bill Faces Big Senate Hurdle This Month

June 7, 2021 2:54 pm

This week, a bill that would give Yolo County a pilot program to allow some criminals with drug-motivated felony crimes to be given a residential treatment sentence rather than a jail or prison sentence. Assembly Bill 1542, authored by Assemblyman...

California’s Three Fish and Wildlife Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 4, 2020 6:37 amSeptember 4, 2020 6:43 am

California has three fish and wildlife-related entities: Fish and Game Commission, and Department of Fish and Wildfire, and Wildlife Conservation Board. What’s the difference? Fish and Game Commission First, we need to consult the California Constitution. Article IV, Section 20...

Sen. Melendez Bill May End State Of Emergency, Gov’s Emergency Powers

August 10, 2020 5:09 pmAugust 11, 2020 8:02 am

A bill that would end California’s state of emergency and remove Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency powers to close schools, businesses, and other gathering areas faces another week of challenges in the Senate Rules Committee. A bill to end pandemic emergency...

ACA 25 to Allow Remote Voting During State Emergencies Bill Passed By Assembly

June 11, 2020 9:43 pm

On Wednesday, the Assembly passed a bill allowing for remote voting or proxy voting by lawmakers during state emergencies. ACA passes Assembly, on way to Senate Under Assembly Constitutional Amendment 25, written by Assemblyman Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo), drastic emergency...

Legislative Floor Procedures

February 12, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 11, 2020 8:59 pm

In both houses of the California Legislature, there are specific procedures for considering legislation on the Floors of the Assembly and Senate. There are rules in place pursuant to the Joint Rules, as well as the respective Assembly and Senate...