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Guide
What Happens the Middle Part of the Legislative Session
The middle part of the Legislative Session centers around the adoption of the state budget and consideration of bills in their second house.
Chris Micheli
Guide
Writing Advocacy Letters
Decision-makers appreciate hearing real-life stories that illustrate key points. Share your experience, but keep the message simple. Be organized in your letter and present your points in clear and concise terms. Do not assume the decision-maker is familiar with your industry or the issue at hand.
Chris Micheli
Guide
When Does the 12-Day Period Begin for Possible Gubernatorial Action?
In general, the Governor has 12 days in which to act on a bill sent to him or her from the Legislature. That 12-day period begins once the bill has been “presented” to the Governor.
Chris Micheli
Guide
What Happens in the First Part of the Legislative Session?
This is the first installment in a 3-part series about the major happenings in the upcoming Legislative Session pursuant to the California Constitution and relevant statutes.
Chris Micheli
Guide
Three Readings of a Bill
The California Constitution requires a bill to be “read” three times before it can be debated and voted upon by either house.
Chris Micheli
Guide
Legislative Deadlines
The California Legislature works on the basis of deadlines for moving measures (bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments) through the legislative process.
Chris Micheli
Guide
Can All Legislative Rules Be Waived?
Almost all legislative rules, even some in the state Constitution, can be waived by legislators. Even some constitutional provisions can be waived.
Chris Micheli
Guide
Legislative Committee Hearings
Committees of the California Legislature can conduct several types of hearings, including bill hearings, investigative or oversight hearings, and informational hearings.
Chris Micheli
Guide
What Happens in the Last Part of the Legislative Session?
This is the final installment in a 3-part series about the major happenings in the legislative process pursuant to the California Constitution and relevant statutes.
Chris Micheli
Guide
Key End-of-Session Legislative Process Items
Although the following items are not an exhaustive list, they cover some of the most frequently-asked questions regarding process items at the end of the California Legislative Session.
Chris Micheli
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