Member of the Legislature Archives

Residence Restrictions and Absences from the State for Public Officers and Employees

January 5, 2023 7:10 amJanuary 5, 2023 7:16 am

The California Government Code imposes a number of residence restrictions on public officers and employees in Article 3 of Chapter 1 of Division 4 of Title 1, which was enacted in 1943. Government Code Section 1060 requires the following officers...

Can the Public Be Excluded from Legislative Committee Hearings or Floor Sessions?

August 28, 2022 8:34 amAugust 29, 2022 6:27 am

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...