Legislature: constitutional course.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Judiciary
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires members of the California State Legislature and designated employees to attend an orientation course focused on the United States and California Constitutions. The Legislative Counsel Bureau, working with the Joint Rules Committee, will develop and administer this course, which will cover topics like federalism and civil rights. Members can opt out if they demonstrate sufficient knowledge or are licensed to practice law.
Key provisions
- Requires members and designated employees to attend an orientation course.
- The course will cover the U.S. and California Constitutions.
- The Legislative Counsel Bureau will develop and conduct the course.
- The course will address topics such as federalism, preemption, and the Bill of Rights.
- Members can opt out with proof of knowledge or a California law license.
Who is affected
- Members of the California State Legislature
- Designated employees of the California State Legislature
- Legislative Counsel Bureau
- Joint Rules Committee
Notable changes
- Adds a new requirement for constitutional orientation training.
- Establishes a process for developing and delivering the course.
- Allows for opt-out options based on demonstrated knowledge or legal licensure.
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