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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 4§ 12233 State Policy Oral History

§ 12233 State Policy Oral History

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§ 12233 State Policy Oral History

Key Takeaways

  • •The state keeps a record of how laws and big decisions are made in California.
  • •They do this by talking to people and recording their stories about how these decisions happened.
  • •The Secretary of State can work with colleges, universities, or history groups to help with this.
  • •There are rules to make sure this work is done the right way.

Example

Imagine the state wants to know how a new law about schools was created.

They might talk to teachers, lawmakers, and parents who were involved, record their stories, and save them so people in the future can learn about it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12233 State Policy Oral History

The Secretary of State shall conduct under the administration of the State Archives a regular governmental history documentation program to provide through the use of oral history a continuing documentation of state policy development as reflected in California’s legislative and executive history. The secretary may contract with oral history units affiliated with public or private nonprofit colleges, universities, or historical societies located in California to perform selected program activities. The secretary shall prescribe professional standards for the accomplishment and governance of the program. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 20. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governmental history documentation programState Archivesoral historyprofessional standards

Related Statutes

  • § 12223.5 State Archives File Preservation
  • § 12227 Archives Preservation And Access
  • § 12236 Local Government Records Program
  • § 12237 State Archives Disclosure Rule
  • § 12220 Definition Of Item

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12233.
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