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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1.5Art. 3.5§ 9072 Legislative Records Definitions

§ 9072 Legislative Records Definitions

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§ 9072 Legislative Records Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines who and what is covered under certain rules.
  • •A 'person' can be a single human, a company, or a group.
  • •The 'Legislature' includes lawmakers, their staff, and committees.
  • •Any notes, emails, or documents made by the Legislature about public work are called 'legislative records'.

Example

A lawmaker writes an email about a new school rule.

That email is a 'legislative record' because it’s about public work and was written by someone in the Legislature.

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

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§ 9072 Legislative Records Definitions

As used in this article: (a) “Person” includes any natural person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or association. (b) “Legislature” includes any Member of the Legislature, any legislative officer, any standing, joint, or select committee or subcommittee of the Senate and Assembly, and any other agency or employee of the Legislature. (c) “Legislative records” means any writing prepared on or after December 2, 1974, which contains information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used, or retained by the Legislature. (d) “Writing” means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, and every other means of recording upon any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combination thereof, and all papers, maps, magnetic or paper tapes, photographic films and prints, magnetic or punched cards, discs, drums, and other documents. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 139. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 50568 Housing Corporation Definitions
  • § 6161 Credit Card Payment Definitions
  • § 7928.215 Official Address Privacy Protection
  • § 65033 Public Planning Participation Requirements
  • § 9026.5 Legislative Proceedings Broadcast Use

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9072.
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