1849 Constitution
Article IV of the 1849 California Constitution prescribed that the legislative power of the state is … See more

New legislators convene each new two-year session, to organize, in the Assembly and Senate chambers, respectively, at noon on the first … See more

Since California was given official statehood by the U.S. on September 9, 1850, as part of the Compromise of 1850, the state capital was variously San Jose (1850–1851), Vallejo (1852–1853) and Benicia (1853–1854), until Sacramento was finally selected in … See more

Members of the Assembly are elected from 80 districts and serve two-year terms. All 80 Assembly seats are subject to election every two … See more

The proceedings of the California State Legislature are briefly summarized in regularly published journals, which show votes and who … See more

The most sought-after legislative committee appointments are to governance and finance, business and professions, and … See more

A bill is a proposal to change, repeal, or add to existing state law. An Assembly Bill (AB) is one introduced in the Assembly; a Senate Bill (SB), in the Senate.
Bills are designated by number, in the order of introduction in each house. For example, AB 16 … See more