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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 10233 Legislative Counsel Drafting Assistance

§ 10233 Legislative Counsel Drafting Assistance

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§ 10233 Legislative Counsel Drafting Assistance

Key Takeaways

  • •The Legislative Counsel helps lawmakers with writing and understanding bills.
  • •If a lawmaker asks for help, the Legislative Counsel must assist them.
  • •The help includes drafting bills correctly and providing information on related topics.

Example

A lawmaker wants to create a new law about school lunches but doesn't know how to write it properly.

The lawmaker can ask the Legislative Counsel for help. The Counsel will write the law in the correct way and give the lawmaker all the information they need about school lunch rules.

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

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§ 10233 Legislative Counsel Drafting Assistance

Insofar as in his power, upon request, the Legislative Counsel shall aid and assist any member of the Legislature as to bills, resolutions and measures, drafting them into proper form, and furnishing to the member the fullest information upon all matters in the scope of the bureau. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Legislative Counselbillsresolutionsmeasuresproper form

Related Statutes

  • § 10244 Local Ordinance Codification Contracts
  • § 10230 Legislative Counsel Attendance Duty
  • § 10231 Legislative Counsel Duties
  • § 10231.5 Legislative Reporting Requirements Sunset
  • § 10232 Legislative Counsel Agency Advice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 10233.
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