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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 7Art. 4§ 9766 Statute Volume Contents

§ 9766 Statute Volume Contents

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§ 9766 Statute Volume Contents

Key Takeaways

  • •Every book of state laws must start with the state's Constitution.
  • •It must list the names and addresses of important leaders like the Governor and lawmakers.
  • •It must show which new laws are on hold because people asked for a vote on them.
  • •It must show the results of votes on new laws from the past year.
  • •It must include the full text of any new laws that people voted to approve.

Example

A new law is passed to ban plastic bags, but some people don’t like it.

If enough people sign a petition to vote on this law, the book of state laws will show that this law is on hold until the vote happens. After the vote, the book will show whether people approved or rejected the ban.

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

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§ 9766 Statute Volume Contents

At the beginning of each volume of the statutes there shall be printed: (a) The Constitution of the state. (b) The name and place of residence of: (1) The Governor. (2) The Lieutenant Governor. (3) The other executive officers of the state. (4) The Senators and Members of the Assembly. (5) The presiding officers of the Senate and Assembly. (c) The certificate of the Secretary of State showing what acts, or sections or parts of acts of the Legislature are delayed from going into effect by a referendum petition properly certified and filed in his office. (d) The certificate of the Secretary of State showing the result of all elections upon any initiative or referendum measures submitted to the electors of the state within the previous year. (e) The text of all such initiative measures adopted by the electors. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 579.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governortenantlegislaturesecretaryof topconstitutionthe senatorselection

Related Statutes

  • § 9702 Legislative Bill Printing Orders
  • § 69107 Judicial Appointment And Terms
  • § 3038 Temporary Officer Replacement Process
  • § 3039 Lieutenant Governor Impeachment Notice
  • § 4459.6 Access Specialist Certification Committee

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9766.
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