Legislative Process 101
The legislator responsible for taking up another Member's measure on the Floor.
Floor Manager or Floor Jockey
Last day for the Legislature to pass bills in the first year of the Legislative Session.
September 12
Official name for the Assembly staff that monitors floor procedures.
Speaker's Office Floor Unit
Jaci Delight
Renee Esosita
Marques Casterjon
Julio Mendez Vargas
Staff are required to receive this in order to access the floor during session.
Chamber Pass
Which hot Cheeto flavor does Monica not like?
Limon
5:00 PM or upon adjournment of Session
The total number of new Members
24
Speaker's Chief
Steve O'Mara
What factors are considered for Senate Special Consent?
The bill must not have received any “no” votes in the Senate and no more than three "no" votes in the Assembly.
Name another staffer's Starbucks drink
Open
Legislative session called by the Governor
Special Session or Extraordinary Session
Last Day for the Governor to sign bills passed by the legislature.
October 12
Appropriations chair that represents parts of the Central Valley
Anna Caballero SD 14, which includes Merced, Madera, and Fresno Counties and part of the Central Valley.
Senate Rule 28.8
A bill that has been “keyed fiscal” by the Office of Legislative Counsel, and does not require appropriation of state funds.
Name a staffer who has lived outside of CA
Share one new Assembly Rule
Last day to amend bills on third reading
September 5th
Name a Deputy Legislative Secretary in the Governor's office.
When is it required for a Member to announce a vote change?
When a Member is changing their vote from "aye" to "no" or when a Member is changing from a "no" to an "aye"
Whose favorite snack is peanut butter pretzels?
Edward
Senate Appropriations Bill Cost Threshold
Senate- $50,000
How many bills were introduced this session?
2,350 bills
Senate- 850
Assembly- 1,500
Chief Assistant Secretary of the Senate
Heshani Wijemanne
Document submitted for bill clarification or to express intent for bill
Letter to the Journal
Assemblymember Bonta's dogs names
Luna and Soil