Image by BrianAJackson. Both the Legislature and the Governor in California play critical roles in the development and adoption of the state budget. Relevant provisions of state law related to the budget process are contained in Article IV of the state Constitution.
Image by BrianAJacksonThere have been many court decisions over the past century interpreting key provisions of the Government Code. The following cases highlight some of the key decisions interpreting these statutory provisions. This is Part 2 of a two-part series.
Image by Alexander Sikov. The California Government Code provides for aspects of the Legislature and the legislative process in this state. There have been many court decisions over the past century interpreting key provisions of the Government Code. The following cases highlight some of the key decisions interpreting these statutory provisions. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
Image by designer491. Drafting criminal or penal code statutes is an important undertaking for any bill drafter because of the consequences for those who violate such statutes and because courts strictly construe these types of statutes. As a result, those who draft criminal laws must have taken a number of issues under consideration.
Flag of State of California. Image by Arseniy45. What are the main component parts that comprise the California state budget? What is the “Budget Bill Jr.”? What is a Trailer Bill? The intrepid Chris Micheli, answers these and many other burning budget questions in this week’s Micheli Files.
Image by Oleksii LiskonihThis is the second part of a 2-part article on addressing some of the main questions concerning California’s political and election laws.
Image by Arseniy45. This is the first part of a 2-part article on addressing some of the main questions concerning California’s political and election laws.
Image by Max ZolotukhinYou have questions about lobbying, we have answers. Or at least our intrepid Chris Micheli does as he takes a look at many of your most pressing questions in this week’s Micheli Files.
Image by cagkansayinIn our system of government lawmakers make laws and courts are tasked with interpreting those statutes. That process is based on a surprisingly large number of factors.
Legislation. Image by tumsasedgarsIn recent weeks our intrepid Chris Micheli has given us a detailed look at California’s complex official rulemaking process. This week he turns his sights on our state’s equally intricate legislative process.