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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 4Art. 1§ 10502 Joint Legislative Committee Composition

§ 10502 Joint Legislative Committee Composition

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§ 10502 Joint Legislative Committee Composition

Key Takeaways

  • •The committee has 14 people: 7 from the Senate and 7 from the Assembly.
  • •They pick their own leader.
  • •If someone leaves or isn't re-elected, a new person is chosen to take their spot.
  • •The rules for picking new members are in the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly.

Example

Imagine a school club with 14 members, 7 from each of two different classes.

The club picks its own leader. If a member leaves or isn't chosen again, a new member is picked using the school's rules.

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

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§ 10502 Joint Legislative Committee Composition

The committee shall consist of seven Members of the Senate and seven Members of the Assembly who shall be selected in the manner provided for in the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly. The committee shall elect its own chairman. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the committee between general sessions of the Legislature shall be filled in the manner provided for in the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly. A vacancy shall be deemed to exist as to any member of the committee whose term is expiring whenever such member is not reelected at the general election. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 833, Sec. 1.5. Effective September 19, 1985.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

committeeMembers of the SenateMembers of the AssemblyJoint Rulesvacancy

Related Statutes

  • § 16726 Bond Proceeds Transfer
  • § 1752 Local Official Vacancy Appointments
  • § 10500 Legislative Auditor Oversight
  • § 10501 Joint Legislative Audit Committee
  • § 10503 Committee Procedures And Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 10502.
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