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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1.5Art. 7§ 9143 Committee Staffing And Funding

§ 9143 Committee Staffing And Funding

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§ 9143 Committee Staffing And Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •The committee can hire a legislative analyst and other workers if needed.
  • •Money for the committee comes from the Senate and Assembly's backup funds.
  • •If a law says 'Legislative Auditor,' it means the 'Legislative Analyst' hired by this committee.

Example

The committee needs to hire someone to help with research.

They can hire a legislative analyst and pay them using backup funds from the Senate and Assembly.

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

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§ 9143 Committee Staffing And Funding

The committee shall have authority to appoint a legislative analyst and such other clerical and technical employees as may appear necessary, pursuant to the provisions of subsection (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 4, Article XXIV of the Constitution. The funds for the support of the committee shall be provided from the Contingent Funds of the Senate and the Assembly in the same manner that such funds are made available to other joint committees of the Legislature. Whenever the term “Legislative Auditor” appears in any provision of law of this State, it shall be deemed to mean the Legislative Analyst provided for by this section. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 176.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

legislative auditor,employeeportlegislaturethe committeelegislative analystcontingent fundsauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 9142 Committee Rules And Subcommittees
  • § 9149.33 Legislative Whistleblower Protection
  • § 9113 Capitol Annex Space Allocation
  • § 9123 Legislative Office Space Control
  • § 9131 Legislative Expenditure Reporting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9143.
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