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The Summer Engrossment is Here!
July 9, 2012
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July 1st will be the effective date for a number of bills signed in 2010 and 2011. In the Summer 2012 Engrossment, we identify some of these bills. For those who are unaware of California’s legislative organization, we begin with a brief legislative process synopsis:
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
From 1850 to 1972, the California Legislature met in sessions of indeterminate lengths, usually within a one-year period. In 1972, the general electorate passed a Constitutional amendment to structure the state Legislature as a two-year (“biennial”) session, to convene on the first Monday in December of even-numbered years. This allows for a more thorough study of complex problems presented in bills. The Governor may call the Legislature into an extraordinary session to address specific complicated subjects, such as the budget or water issues.
During the beginning of each day’s session, bills are introduced, read the first time and referred to the various committees as assigned by the Rules Committee. The committees then report the bills back to the House and read a second time. Amendments by the committees will be proposed during the bill’s consideration. The third reading occurs on a subsequent day, and floor debates on the measure will take place. Thereafter, if passed, the bill is forwarded to the other House to follow a similar procedure. After the second House approves the bill, it is sent to the Governor for approval or veto.
NEW MECHANICS LIENS LAWS
In 2010, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 189, which, beginning July 1, 2012, provided for sweeping changes to the laws relating to design professionals’ liens and mechanics liens, and stop notices...
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