Title GOV — California Gov. Code

An amount of space proportional to the amount of space utilized by the executive branch in the existing State Capitol Building Annex described in Section 9105, or another amount of space as determined by the agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of S…

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, moneys transferred from the State Project Infrastructure Fund to the Operating Funds of the Assembly and Senate for purposes of the projects authorized by Section 9112 may be invested in eligible securities, in accordance with Article 4 (commenc…

The work performed pursuant to this article represents a historic partnership between the executive and legislative branches to revitalize the State Capitol Building Annex. The relevant entities of the legislative and executive branches and their officers and staff shall collabor…

(a) There is hereby appropriated, without regard to fiscal years, from the State Project Infrastructure Fund to the Operating Funds of the Assembly and Senate an amount up to thirty-seven million dollars ($37,000,000), as determined by the agreement entered into pursuant to parag…

(a) In order to adequately provide for the proper housing and administrative requirements of the Legislature, it is necessary for the Legislature to acquire and finance additional legislative office facilities in a location adjacent to the State Capitol Building so as to provide …

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Bonds” means bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, and any other evidence of indebtedness, and also includes certificates of participation or lease-purchase agreements. (b) “Lease financing” means the…

(a) The lessee may lease the project from the lessor, and the lessor may lease the project to the lessee. The lessor may acquire all real property for the project with the proceeds of the bonds. (b) The lessee shall take all actions required under this article by and through any …

(a) The State Public Works Board may issue bonds pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 15830) of Part 10b of Division 3 of Title 2 to finance the project authorized by this article. (b) The Treasurer may, in his or her discretion, serve as trustee for the bonds. The Trea…

The terms of the lease financing are those specified in the lease, trust agreement, indenture, and any related documents executed and delivered between the lessor, the lessee, and the Treasurer. The total amount of lease financing under this article shall not exceed the sum of th…

(a) This article shall be deemed and construed to be separate and complete authority for all of the actions authorized by this article, including, but not limited to, the development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of the project, and all acts related…

The State of California does pledge to, and agree with, the holders of any bonds issued under this article, and with those parties who may enter into contracts with the lessor, the lessee, and the Treasurer pursuant to this article, that the state will not limit or alter the righ…

(a) Title to the buildings and property bounded by 10th, 11th, N, and O Streets in the City of Sacramento shall vest in the Legislature on the effective date of this act. The Legislature may transfer title for the purposes of any financing of the project, however, at the conclusi…

(a) The determination of the Senate Committee on Rules and the Assembly Committee on Rules as to the needs of the Legislature shall be subject to change only by action of those committees or by concurrent resolution. (b) The Department of General Services shall provide maintenanc…

(a) (1) In order to adequately provide for the housing and administrative requirements of the Legislature and the executive branch during the construction of a state capitol building annex or the restoration, rehabilitation, renovation, or reconstruction of the existing State Cap…

(a) (1) The State Public Works Board may issue lease-revenue bonds, notes, or bond anticipation notes in an amount not exceeding four hundred twenty-two million five hundred eighty-seven thousand dollars ($422,587,000) pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 15830) of Part…

It is the intent of the legislative and executive branches to expedite and not unreasonably delay in taking actions needed to advance the expeditious development and construction of the projects authorized by Section 9125 and to collaborate in good faith.

Unless specifically exempted from this section, all appropriations for contingent expenses of the Senate and legislative committees thereof, including appropriations previously made which have not reverted to the General Fund, shall be deposited in and credited to the Senate Cont…

Unless specifically exempted from this section, all appropriations for contingent expenses of the Assembly and legislative committees thereof, including appropriations previously made which have not reverted to the General Fund, shall be deposited in and credited to the Assembly …

Any money appropriated for legislative printing shall be disbursed under or pursuant to the direction of the Senate or Assembly as provided in the rules, orders, and resolutions of the Senate or Assembly or their joint rules and resolutions.

Appropriations deposited in and credited to the Senate Contingent Fund or the Assembly Contingent Fund shall be continuously available without regard to fiscal years, except that appropriations made at extraordinary or special sessions for the expenses of said sessions shall be m…

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, on any claim against the Senate Contingent Fund or the Assembly Contingent Fund there may be a certification under penalty of perjury in lieu of an affidavit, and any individual who wilfully makes and subscribes such certificate to a…

For the period ending on November 30 of each year, the Assembly Committee on Rules, the Senate Committee on Rules, and the Joint Rules Committee shall annually prepare a report to the public of all expenditures made from the operating fund subject to their direction and control. …

When expenditures are made from the appropriate contingent fund at the direction of the Assembly Committee on Rules, the Senate Committee on Rules, or the Joint Rules Committee for advances for travel expenses, or for advances for goods or services, or when expenditures are made …

The Assembly Committee on Rules and Senate Committee on Rules, and the Joint Rules Committee, shall annually provide to the Director of Finance an itemized statement of proposed expenditures from the Assembly Operating Fund, the Senate Operating Fund, and the Operating Funds of t…

(a) The Joint Rules Committee shall annually contract for an independent audit or audits of all funds and entities of the Legislature, including, but not limited to, the expenditures of the Assembly Operating Fund, the Senate Operating Fund, the Operating Funds of the Assembly an…

No funds from the Assembly Operating Fund, the Senate Operating Fund, the Operating Funds of the Assembly and Senate, or appropriations made for legislative printing, shall be expended for purposes of purchasing goods for resale, except for goods manufactured by any other entity …

Any reference in any code or statute to the Senate Contingent Fund, the Assembly Contingent Fund or the Contingent Funds of the Assembly and Senate shall be deemed a reference, respectively, to the Senate Operating Fund, the Assembly Operating Fund, or the Operating Funds of the …

The Joint Legislative Budget Committee is hereby created. The committee shall ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislature and to the houses thereof concerning the State Budget, the revenues and expenditures of the State, the organization and functions of the State…

The committee shall consist of eight Members of the Senate and eight Members of the Assembly who shall be selected in the manner provided for in the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly. The committee shall elect its own chairperson. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the…

The committee is authorized to make rules governing its own proceedings and to create subcommittees from its membership and assign to such subcommittees any study, inquiry, investigation, or hearing which the committee itself has authority to undertake or hold. The provisions of …

The committee shall have authority to appoint a legislative analyst and such other clerical and technical employees as may appear necessary, pursuant to the provisions of subsection (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 4, Article XXIV of the Constitution. The funds for the support o…

The Legislative Analyst shall prepare a judicial impact analysis, with the assistance of the Department of Finance and the Judicial Council when and as requested by the Legislative Analyst, on selected measures referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Criminal Procedure…

Any state agency which is required or permitted by federal law or regulation to establish or alter a federal aid allocation formula to a local agency shall notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee not less than 60 days prior to the effective date of the establishment or chan…

If a state agency finds that there is imminent danger of irreparable harm to the public peace, health, safety, or welfare of the state if it does not establish or alter a federal aid allocation formula without undue delay and complying with the provisions of Section 9146, it shal…

(a) The Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies is hereby created. The committee shall ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislature concerning the state’s programs, policies, and investments related to climate change. Those recommendations shall be s…

(a) For the purpose of this section, “eligible agency” means any agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, conservancy, council, department, division, or office of state government, however denominated, excluding an agency that is constitutionally created or an agency related…

Any state board or category of licensed professional proposed for creation by the Legislature shall be subject to this article.

For purposes of this article, “state board” means any administrative or regulatory board, commission, committee, council, association, or authority consisting of more than one person, whose members are appointed by the Governor, the Legislature, or both. For purposes of this arti…

Prior to consideration by the Legislature of legislation creating a new state board or legislation creating a new category of licensed professional, a plan for the establishment and operation of the proposed state board or new category of licensed professional shall be developed …

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) California’s multilevel, complex governmental structure today contains more than 400 categories of administrative or regulatory boards, commissions, committees, councils, associations, and authorities. (b) These adminis…

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that all existing and proposed eligible agencies, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 9147.7, be subject to review to evaluate and determine whether each has demonstrated a public need for its continued existence in accordance with enu…

(a) The Joint Sunset Review Committee established pursuant to Section 9147.7 shall review all eligible agencies. (b) The committee shall evaluate and make determinations pursuant to Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 9147.7). (c) Pursuant to an evaluation made as specified in t…

Prior to consideration by the Legislature of legislation creating a new state board that is advisory only, except for a proposed new state board whose primary purpose is to advise on the licensing and regulation of a profession, a plan for the establishment and operation of the p…

(a) The appropriate policy committee of the Legislature may evaluate a plan prepared pursuant to Section 9148.4 or 9148.6. The chairperson of a policy committee may alternatively require that the Joint Sunset Review Committee evaluate and provide recommendations on any plan prepa…

The Legislature finds and declares that the historic State Capitol is a state historic and architectural legacy which must be preserved and maintained in a manner befitting the significance of the structures to the history and people of California. It is the intention of the Legi…

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Commission” means the Historic State Capitol Commission created by Section 9149.2. (b) “Historic State Capitol” means the building housing the state legislative offices and chambers, situated in the ar…

The commission may request and shall receive assistance and data, relevant to the commission’s duties and responsibilities, from every agency of state government.

The commission shall maintain complete records of its proceedings and may publish reports and other publications in connection with its duties and responsibilities.

The commission shall use any funds appropriated to its use, or allocated to its use by the Joint Rules Committee, donated to it, or acquired as revenue from any concession operated in the State Capitol, only for purposes of furthering the objectives of this article.

The commission shall review and advise on any interagency agreement for management of concessions within the historic State Capitol.