§ 10231 Legislative Counsel Duties

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•The Legislative Counsel helps write and fix laws when asked.
•They can also suggest changes to laws on their own.
•This has been the rule since 1945.

Example

A group of lawmakers wants to create a new law about school lunches but needs help writing it clearly.

The Legislative Counsel steps in to help write the law or make it better so everyone can understand it.

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§ 10231 Legislative Counsel Duties

The Legislative Counsel shall prepare and assist in the preparation, amendment and consideration of legislative measures when requested or upon suggestion as herein provided. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Legislative Counsel legislative measures Stats. 1945, Ch. 111

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 10231.

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