§ 12161 Secretary Of State Duties

Government Code·California

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•The Secretary of State must be present during every meeting of the Legislature.
•Their job is to receive bills and resolutions from the Legislature.
•They must also do any other tasks given to them by the Legislature.

Example

During a meeting of the Legislature, a new bill about school funding is proposed.

The Secretary of State must be there to receive this bill and make sure it is properly recorded and processed.

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§ 12161 Secretary Of State Duties

The Secretary of State shall attend at every session of the Legislature, for the purpose of receiving bills and resolutions and perform such other duties as may be devolved upon the Secretary of State by resolution of the two houses, or either of them. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 38. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Secretary of State Legislature bills and resolutions

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12161.

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