Handbook on California''s Legislative Process

My first book on the California legislative process is titled, Understanding the California Legislative Process. When I wrote that book over the course of a few years, and then had it published in early 2020, I thought I had covered most topics.

However, since that time, I have come across many other aspects of the legislative process and lawmaking in California that needed to be covered. As a result of these additional writings, this book contains over 220 chapters and hopefully will serve as a handbook for those involved or interested in the legislative process in this state.

This one-of-a-kind book begins with a discussion about the Legislature and its authority as a branch of state government. Then an in-depth review of the legislative process follows, including floor and committee procedures, legislative publications, and other topics. The textbook then turns to a review of ethics, influences on the legislative process, drafting and analyzing legislation, statutory interpretation and intent, direct democracy, the budget process, and the role of the executive branch in the legislative process.