Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We receive many questions, requests, and comments regarding the Legislature and legislative information. We have listed the most Frequently Asked Questions and our responses for your convenience.

How can I obtain Legislators' mailing addresses and/or e-mail addresses?

The U.S. Postal Service mailing address for each Legislator's Capitol and District Office as listed in the Daily File publication of each House is available by going to the Legislators page of this website. If a Legislator chooses to have a listed e-mail address, it can be found on the home page of his/her website. If you wish, you can also contact State Senators through the Senate Web Site at www.sen.ca.gov or Assembly members through the Assembly Web Site at www.assembly.ca.gov.

How can I find out if a hearing is starting on time?

Hearings generally do not start exactly on time, as they commence after Floor Sessions are over. Information regarding Senate hearings may be found at California Legislative Information

Can I access legislation prior to 1993 from this web site?

This site contains legislation from the 1993-1994 Regular Session of the Legislature to the current time only. Information on older legislation may be obtained by contacting the State Law Library at 916-654-0185.

How can bills for current legislative sessions (2017-present)?

Please click the following link to access our new Legislative Information site for Searching Bill Information for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session and beyond. Bill Information

How can bills from previous legislative sessions (1994-2016)?

Click the Bill Search Link.
Next to "SESSION", click the down arrow to select the session year from the drop down list.
Enter the number in the "Bill Number" box, then click search.
Click the specific bill of interest from the list displayed.

How can I find bills from an extraordinary session?

Click the Bill Search Link.
Next to "SESSION," click the down arrow to select the session year from the drop down list.
Select "Bill Number" or the "Keyword(s)."
Enter either the corresponding bill number or corresponding keywords in the box. (i.e., sbx1 for Senate bills in the 1st extraordinary session, or abx2 for Assembly bills in the 2nd extraordinary session.)
Click the specific bill of interest from the list displayed.

To search for other measures in extraordinary sessions:

Click the Bill Search Link.
Next to "SESSION", click the down arrow to select the session year from the drop down list.
Select "Bill Number" or the "Keyword(s)."
Enter either the corresponding bill number or corresponding keywords in the box. (i.e., acrx3 for Assembly Concurrent Resolution in the 3rd extraordinary session.)
Select the specific bill of interest from the list displayed.

How can I view a California code section?

Click the "California Law" button on the home page of the California Legislative Information (Official California Legislative Information) website.
Click the box by the specific code you wish to search.
Click the "Search" button. The Table of Contents for that code will display.
Scroll through the Table of Contents until you find the section (within the range of sections listed) that you wish to view.
Click on the underlined numbers to display the text of the California code section.
Scroll through the text until you find the desired section.

How can I obtain a printed copy of California codes?

We do not provide printed copies of the California codes. To obtain a copy of the codes in printed form, contact any of the legal publishing companies.

How can I view a chaptered version of a bill?

There are two ways to find a chaptered bill:
OPTION 1:

Click the "California Law" button on the home page of the California Legislative Information website.
Click on the "Statutes" link.
Enter the chapter number and year in the boxes then click the "Search" button.

OPTION 2:

If you know the bill number for the chaptered bill, click the Bill Search Link.
Next to "SESSION", click the down arrow to select the correct session year from the drop down list.
Enter the specific "Bill Number" in the bill number box. Click search.
Select the specific bill of interest from the list displayed.
Click on the chaptered bill to display its text.

Do you have forms on your web site?

We do not have forms available on our web site. Check the Judicial Council's web site, or use any of the internet search sites to find other legal sites where forms may be available.

Where can I go for "Help"?

We cannot give legal advice or offer opinions from this web site. If you have a problem or question related to the operations of a state or local agency, you should contact your Senator or Assemblymember's district office.

How can I access the California Code of Regulations?

The California Code of Regulations is available on a web site maintained by the Office of Administrative Law.