Tag: The Legislature
What Are ‘Statutes Other Than Codes?’
If you review two of the main legislative publications produced by the Office of Legislative Counsel, you may come across a section of each of them titled, “Statutes Other Than Codes.” What are those? Both the “Table of Sections Affected”...
Do Governors Allow Bills to Become Law Without Their Signature?
As readers know, in California, the Governor has three options when a bill reaches the Governor’s Desk: sign the bill (and it becomes law), veto the bill (and the bill does not become law, unless the Legislature overrides the veto),...
California’s EDD – Same As It Ever Was
This article has been updated to explain a correction. “In response to pandemic problems, EDD unveils massive reform initiative.” A headline that anyone has seen? Nope. A headline that should have been seen? Yup. A headline Governor Newsom and the legislature...
Who Holds Greater Lawmaking Power: The Legislature or the People?
Who holds more lawmaking power in California? Do elected members of the Legislature or the People of the state have greater lawmaking power? California’s Constitution provides the three branches of government, as well as the rights of direct democracy. Article...
Can the Public Be Excluded from Legislative Committee Hearings or Floor Sessions?
As the pandemic recedes, there continue to be limitations on the public’s ability to access some of the committee hearings and floor sessions of the California Legislature. Are these limits on public participation permissible? Article IV, Section 7(c) sets forth...
Can Legislation Affect Pending Litigation?
Sometimes a question is raised about the potential impact of legislation on pending litigation in state court. As a general rule (sometimes referred to as a “custom and practice”), the California Legislature prefers not to enact legislation that specifically makes...