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What is a substantive change in the law?
Image by Andrey_PopovWhether a bill proposes to make a substantive or non-substantive change in law has several implications. Inquiring legislative minds want to know.
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Judicial branch glossary of terms
The judicial branch of government has its own unique language. The purpose of this glossary is to provide a listing of terms and phrases related to the judicial branch of California state government for those who work in and around the State Capitol.
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Pilot projects and sunset dates in California legislation
The idea behind pilot program legislation is to give a public policy proposal a try. As part of this effort, there is usually an effort to collect data and determine whether the temporarily adopted program is meeting expectations.
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Constitutional rules for the state budget
Image by esferaLike all things with government, there are a plethora of rules related to the California budget process. The provisions of law related to the State Budget are primarily contained in Section 12 of Article IV of the state Constitution. What are these provisions?
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Practical tips for working with Office of Legislative Counsel
Image by r.classenThere are a lot of practical tips for working with the attorneys at the OLC. While some of these recommendations may seem obvious, many of them bear repeating.
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Glossary of common California government terms, part II
It probably does not come as a surprise, but those working in and around California’s Capitol use a number of terms or “lingo” to describe aspects of the legislative and executive branch processes. The following is the second of a two-part compilation of some of the more common terms used in California state government.
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Glossary of common California government terms, part I
Image by zmotionsIt probably does not come as a surprise, but those working in and around California’s Capitol use a number of terms or “lingo” to describe aspects of the legislative and executive branch processes. The following is the first of a two-part a compilation of some of the more common terms used in California state government.
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Legislative history and intent research tool: letters to the Daily Journal – Senate bills
MICHELI FILES: In the third of three parts, longtime Capitol lobbyist and parliamentary authority Chris Micheli reviews the recent history of letters to the Daily Journal related to Senate bills. Parts I and II can be found here and here respectively.
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Legislative history and intent research tool: letters to the Daily Journal – Assembly bills
MICHELI FILES: In the second of three parts, longtime Capitol lobbyist and parliamentary aficionado Chris Micheli reviews the recent history of letters to the Daily Journal related to Assembly bills.
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Volume of Daily Journal letters submitted by bill authors – 2023 update, part I
Chris Micheli photo by Scott DuncanOne of the main avenues for California legislators to clarify their bills or, most often, to express their intent behind their legislation, is to submit a formal letter to the Assembly Chief Clerk for Assembly Bills or the Senate Secretary for Senate Bills.