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A motion to waive requirements that the California Constitution imposes, but permits to be waived in a specified manner. A motion to suspend requires an extraordinary vote.
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#SuspendtheConstitution
Any bill that imposes, repeals, or materially alters a state tax. The Legislative Counsel indicates in the title and Digest of the bill whether the bill is a tax levy.
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#TaxLevy
Collective reference to lobbyists (see Legislative Advocates).
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#ThirdHouse
Each bill introduced must be read three times before final passage. Third reading occurs when the measure is about to be taken up on the floor of either house for final passage.
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#ThirdReading
A summary of a measure that is ready for floor consideration. Describes most recent amendments and contains information regarding how Members voted on the measure when it was heard in committee. Senate floor analyses also list support or opposition by interest groups and government agencies.
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#ThirdReadingAnalysis
That portion of the Daily File that contains measures awaiting Senate or Assembly concurrence in amendments adopted by the other house. Also contains measures vetoed by the Governor for a 60-day period after the veto.
… or Assembly concurrence in amendments adopted by the other house. Also contains measures vetoed by the Governor for a 60-day period after the veto. … Unfinished Business …
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#UnfinishedBusiness
A bill affecting the public peace, health, or safety, containing an urgency clause, and requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. An urgency bill becomes effective immediately upon enactment.
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#UrgencyMeasure
The Governor's formal rejection of a measure passed by the Legislature. The Governor may also exercise a line item veto, whereby the amount of an appropriation is reduced or eliminated, while the rest of the bill is approved (see Blue Pencil). A veto may be overridden by a two-thirds vote in each house.
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#Veto
A vote that requires only an oral "aye" or "no," with no official count taken. The presiding officer determines whether the "ayes" or "noes" carry.
https://legislativecounsel.ca.gov/glossary#VoiceVote