Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly Archives

Are There Exceptions to the Legislative Committee Deadlines?

October 3, 2022 6:30 amOctober 3, 2022 9:13 am

Joint Rule 61 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly in the California Legislature relates to deadline. Joint Rule 61(a) concerns the deadlines in the odd-numbered (first) year, while JR 61(b) concerns the deadlines in the even-numbered (second)...

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...

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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...

California’s Special Rules for Bills Amending Ballot Measures

April 26, 2022 6:14 amApril 26, 2022 6:27 am

When ballot measures approved by the voters allow amendments to their provisions by the Legislature, there are specific rules that must be followed. Generally, the ballot measures that allow legislative amendments often specify a heightened vote threshold and even waiting...

For First Time in Several Years Joint Rules Set to Be Adopted by California Legislature

March 4, 2022 10:00 amMarch 4, 2022 10:28 am

For the first time in several years, the California Legislature is poised to adopt Joint Rules which are binding on the Assembly and Senate. Normally, the Joint Rules are adopted at the beginning of each two-year Session, just as the...