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The Micheli Files: Items on concurrence in the California Legislature

The California seal, photo by Cheri Alguire via Shutterstock

by CHRIS MICHELI posted 08.24.2023

ANALYSIS – We are at the time of the California Legislative Session where bills are returning for a concurrence vote in their house of origin. Concurrence is the method by which the house of origin agrees to the amendments that were made to a bill by the other house.

Reconsideration: A second bite at the apple

The state Assembly in session. (Photo: Capitol Public Radio)

by CHRIS MICHELI posted 01.24.2017

When a bill in the California Legislature fails passage either in committee or on the floor of the Assembly or Senate, it can be granted “reconsideration.” That can mean a bill gets a new lease on life — or not.