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This site is for information purposes only. It is provided as a courtesy to inform visitors of legislation relating to the courts. When a measure is posted on this site, it does not imply the Judicial Council endorses the legislation or that the council has taken a formal position on the issue.
Court-Related Legislation
Spotlight on Assembly Bill 1208
On December 13, 2011, the Judicial Council adopted as a legislative priority for 2012 to continue its opposition to Assembly Bill 1208 (Calderon, as amended May 18, 2011), recognizing the bill as an inappropriate intrusion into the fundamental governance of the branch. The bill is now pending on the Assembly floor. Read more
On December 13, 2011, the Judicial Council adopted as a legislative priority for 2012 to continue its opposition to Assembly Bill 1208 (Calderon, as amended May 18, 2011), recognizing the bill as an inappropriate intrusion into the fundamental governance of the branch. The bill is now pending on the Assembly floor. Read more
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Legislative Status Charts
Each year, the Office of Governmental Affairs maintains a chart showing the status of all legislation the Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee (PCLC) has taken a position on or reviewed on the council's behalf that year. The current year chart is updated after each PCLC meeting.
Current Year (2011)
Legislative Summaries
Comprehensive, annual summaries of court-related legislation, which include brief descriptions of measures, organized by subject.