How do I track a California bill?
Tracking Legislation
- Official California Legislation Information Inquiry System (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
- WestlawNext California Bill Tracking (Law School Only)
- Lexis Advance CA Bill Tracking Reports (Law School Only)
What are bills in politics?
A bill is the form used for most legislation, whether permanent or temporary, general or special, public or private. Bills are presented to the President for action when approved in identical form by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Does Congress have a website?
Congress.gov is the online database of United States Congress legislative information. Congress.gov is a joint project of the Library of Congress, the House, the Senate and the Government Publishing Office. The website was created by Library of Congress employees using the Solr open-source search platform.
Who are the legislators of California?
| California State Legislature | |
|---|---|
| President Pro Tem of the Senate | Toni Atkins (D) since March 21, 2018 |
| Senate Minority Leader | Scott Wilk (R) since January 20, 2021 |
| Speaker of the Assembly | Anthony Rendon (D) since March 7, 2016 |
| Assembly Minority Leader | Marie Waldron (R) since November 8, 2018 |
What kind of bills are there?
Regular bills often include:
- Rent or mortgage.
- Electricity.
- Gas.
- Water and sewer.
- Internet/cable/phone.
- Subscription services, such as a gym membership, newspaper, Netflix or Hulu.
- Credit card bills and loan payments.
- Insurance.
What is the official Congress website?
Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.
Who keeps track of bills moving through Congress?
The Senate or Assembly History records the dates when a bill has been amended. Amendments can be substantial or technical and may affect your position on the bill. Amendments should be followed very carefully. Contact with the District Office can be helpful in keeping track of current versions of a bill.
