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State Agency Buy Recycled Products Campaign

February 8, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 8, 2025 2:31 am

Under the California Public Contract Code, Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 4, there is the state agency buy recycled campaign. Article 1 contains general provisions for the campaign. Section 12153 contains nine legislative findings and declarations, including that it is...

Distribution of State Publications

September 27, 2024 2:30 amSeptember 27, 2024 2:31 am

Article 6.5 deals with the distribution of state publications. Section 11094 provides a statement of legislative intent to reduce the excessive flow of unsolicited state agency reports which, after being written, printed, and distributed at significant public expense, are received...

Frequently Asked Questions about Public Hearings Under the APA

February 20, 2024 2:32 amFebruary 20, 2024 2:33 am

Does a state agency have to hold a public hearing? No, except a rulemaking body must conduct a public hearing on a proposed regulation if requested by a member of the public to do so. What must occur at a...

Should Legislative Grants of Rulemaking Authority Always Include Specific Guidance from the Legislature?

August 1, 2023 6:54 amAugust 1, 2023 7:01 am

Under constitutional separation-of-powers provisions, generally the laws are enacted by the legislative branch of government, the laws are administered by the executive branch, and the laws are interpreted by the judicial branch. California’s Constitution, in fact, provides specifically for this...

What Were Reasons for Governor Newsom’s Bill Vetoes this Year?

October 10, 2021 8:04 amOctober 10, 2021 8:10 am

In looking at Governor Gavin Newsom’s 66 bill vetoes during the 2021 Legislative Session, there are several themes from his messages to the Members of the Assembly and Senate about their bills and his reasons for issuing a veto. The...