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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1.5Art. 7§ 9142 Committee Rules And Subcommittees

§ 9142 Committee Rules And Subcommittees

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§ 9142 Committee Rules And Subcommittees

Key Takeaways

  • •The committee can make its own rules for how it works.
  • •The committee can create smaller groups (subcommittees) to help with its work.
  • •The committee follows special rules (Rule 36) when investigating things.
  • •The committee has the same powers as other committees in the Constitution.

Example

The committee wants to study why so many kids are missing school.

The committee can make a small group just to look into this problem. They can set their own rules for how to do the study, like talking to teachers or parents. They have to follow Rule 36, which might say how they can gather information.

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§ 9142 Committee Rules And Subcommittees

The committee is authorized to make rules governing its own proceedings and to create subcommittees from its membership and assign to such subcommittees any study, inquiry, investigation, or hearing which the committee itself has authority to undertake or hold. The provisions of Rule 36 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly relating to investigating committees shall apply to the committee and it shall have such powers, duties and responsibilities as the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly shall from time to time prescribe, and all the powers conferred upon committees by Section 11, Article IV, of the Constitution. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 122.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

legislaturehearingthe committeejoint rulesconstitutionmembershipinvestigationauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 9107 Joint Rules Committee Authority
  • § 9143 Committee Staffing And Funding
  • § 9140 Budget Committee Oversight
  • § 8941 Committee Investigation Rules
  • § 65033 Public Planning Participation Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9142.
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