The middle part of the Legislative Session centers around the adoption of the state budget and consideration of bills in their second house.
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.
Committees of the California Legislature can conduct several types of hearings, including bill hearings, investigative or oversight hearings, and informational hearings.
The California Legislature works on the basis of deadlines for moving measures (bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments) through the legislative process.
The California Constitution requires a bill to be “read” three times before it can be debated and voted upon by either house.
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.
