In 1951 California passed the District Organization Law. The law created a procedure for the organization, operation, and government of districts in the state of California. This applies when and to the extent that it’s adopted or incorporated
CAP·impact
A Resource for Understanding and Shaping California Law and Policy
CAP·impact, published by the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, focuses on legislative and regulatory processes in California. The blog covers topics such as pilot projects and sunset dates in state legislation, California's Standardized Regulatory Impact Analysis (SRIA) process, effective lobbying strategies within the state, and analysis of gubernatorial veto patterns. It also provides statistical insights into legislative sessions, including bill introductions, passage rates, and veto statistics. The content is aimed at understanding the intricacies of California's public law, policy-making, and administrative regulations, reflecting McGeorge's emphasis on public law and advocacy.
Latest from CAP·impact - Page 3
California Gambling Control Commission
The California Gambling Control Commission (“CGCC”) consists of five members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Commission is vested with jurisdiction and supervision over gambling establishments in California. The CGCC is responsible for setting policy,…
California’s Tax Agencies
California’s state tax system involves five different departments:
(1) the Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
(2) California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
(3) the Employment Development Department (EDD)
(4) State Board of Equalization (SBE)
(5) Office of Tax…
CA Building Standards Commission
The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is tasked with the development, adoption, approval, publication, and implementation of California’s building codes. The Commission was established in 1953. The Commission is in the Department of General Services, which falls under…
CA Agricultural Labor Relations Board
California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) was created in 1975. It was created to ensure peace in the fields of California by guaranteeing justice for all agricultural workers and stability in agricultural labor relations. Among its duties, the ALRB…
News Coverage of California Government Agencies
You might be surprised to know that news coverage of California government agencies is actually covered in California statute. In 1965, two sections were added to California’s Government Code to address the topic.
It’s two code sections, Government Code…
California Citizens’ Compensation Board
In 1990, California voters created the California Citizens’ Compensation Commission by passing Prop 112. The Commission’s purpose is to set the salaries and benefits of California’s elected officials – taking the power out of the hands of the Legislature…
Voting Rights in California
The state constitution provides a number of voting rights for its residents. These are found in Article II, which was most recently amended by Prop 14 on June 9, 1976. Article II includes several sections related to voters and…
Researching Legislative History and Intent
For those of you who need to research the legislative intent of a bill that was enacted into law in California, you need to look at a number of options to conduct your research. I will describe some of…
Key Reminders for Legislative Drafting
When drafting bills and amendments in this state, there are a number of key reminders that are worth reviewing. At a most basic level, every bill draft should clearly describe who’s required or allowed to do what, what’s required,…