2023 was a big year for California legislators. Take a look back at the past year with data tracking conducted by the Abstract team!

The 2024 legislative year has just begun. Explore how you can set yourself up for success with our Legislative Checklist curated by our team and advisors.

Keep track of key dates with Abstract! Never miss a legislative deadline, bill hearing, or introduction with our 2024 California Legislative Calendar.

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.

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.

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.

The California Constitution requires a bill to be “read” three times before it can be debated and voted upon by either house.

The California Legislature works on the basis of deadlines for moving measures (bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments) through the legislative process.

Almost all legislative rules, even some in the state Constitution, can be waived by legislators. Even some constitutional provisions can be waived.

Committees of the California Legislature can conduct several types of hearings, including bill hearings, investigative or oversight hearings, and informational hearings.

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.

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.

While the legislative session is currently in recess, there is still time to take action. Here’s how to use Abstract to take advantage of this down season.