The Encyclopedia of the California State Legislature is a comprehensive reference work that documents the people, structure, and institutional evolution of California’s lawmaking body. It features detailed biographies of thousands of legislators who have served in the State Assembly and State Senate, capturing their backgrounds, terms of service, leadership roles, and legislative contributions. In addition […]
New Capitol Trivia Book Released
The California Capitol Cocktail Trivia Book by Brian Ebbert (the legislature’s only registered parliamentarian), Chris Micheli (a lobbyist and law professor), and Alex Vassar (Capitol historian and editor of JoinCalifornia.com) is a lively and engaging collection of little-known facts, anecdotes, and curiosities drawn from the rich history of California’s state government. Known for their collective expertise […]
Legislative Retirement
In December 2024, Assemblyman Corey Jackson introduced legislation (ACA 2 of 2024), the “Legislative Diversification Act”, which would create a retirement system for state lawmakers who served at least a decade. Of particular note is that the legislation is retroactive, requiring that the retirement system include “Members elected to or serving in the Legislature on […]
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