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Unique Provisions of California’s Budget Bill – Part II

October 23, 2022 5:36 pmOctober 23, 2022 5:43 pm

The California state budget is the largest in the nation, and it also represents the largest bill in page length and number of provisions. While its provisions are too many to cover, there are a number of them that are...

Are Legislative Findings in ‘No Place Like Home’ Bills Sufficient?

October 15, 2022 7:16 amOctober 15, 2022 7:32 am

In reviewing recently-passed legislation that proposes amendments to the “No Place Like Home Program,” as enacted by the voters by Prop. 2 in 2018, the same legislative finding and declaration is made in each bill. It is a simplistic statement...

Are Legislative Findings in Lottery Act Bills Sufficient?

October 8, 2022 11:05 amOctober 8, 2022 11:09 am

In reviewing recently-passed legislation that proposes amendments to the California State Lottery Act, as enacted by the voters by Prop. 37 in 1984, the same legislative finding and declaration is made in each bill. It is a simplistic statement that...

Items on Concurrence in the California Legislature

August 24, 2022 10:38 amAugust 24, 2022 10:44 am

At this time of year in the Legislative Session, Assembly Bills that were amended in the Senate are returning for a concurrence vote in their house of origin and Senate Bills that were amended in the Assembly are returning for...

An Introduction To Legislative Drafting

October 23, 2020 6:31 amOctober 25, 2020 1:46 pm

What is legislative drafting? Legislative drafting or bill drafting is the work of professionals who usually provide their services in a centralized office for the U.S. Congress or state legislatures. These individuals draft bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments (for the...

Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules – Part IV

April 7, 2020 6:16 amApril 7, 2020 6:19 am

This is Part lV of Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules. Part l is here. Part ll is here. Part lll is here. The previous question is put forth only when demanded by five Members and...

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Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules – Part III

April 3, 2020 6:30 amApril 3, 2020 6:33 am

This is Part lll of Key Provisions of the Legislature’s Internal Rules – The Assembly Rules. Part l is here. Part ll is here. All constitutional amendments are referred to the policy committee having jurisdiction of that subject matter and,...