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SCR-2 • 2026

Legislative Counsel of California.

Legislative Counsel of California.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Umberg
Last action
2024-12-09
Official status
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2025.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not explicitly mention requirements for official recognition, but it is implied through its enactment.

Designating the Legislative Counsel of California

A resolution names Cara L. Jenkins as the Legislative Counsel of California.

What This Bill Does

  • Names Cara L. Jenkins as the Legislative Counsel of California.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Cara L. Jenkins

Terms To Know

Legislative Counsel
A person who provides legal advice to lawmakers in the state government.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not provide details about the duties or responsibilities of the Legislative Counsel.
  • Does not specify how long Cara L. Jenkins will serve as Legislative Counsel.

Bill History

  1. 2024-12-09 California Legislative Information

    Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2025.

  2. 2024-12-09 California Legislative Information

    Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m.

  3. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

  4. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 66.) Ordered to the Senate.

  5. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    In Assembly. Held at Desk.

  6. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 1. Page 11.) Ordered to the Assembly.

  7. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    Held at desk.

  8. 2024-12-02 California Legislative Information

    Introduced.

Official Summary Text

SCR 2, Umberg.
Legislative Counsel of California.
This measure designates Cara L. Jenkins as the Legislative Counsel of California.

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