Resources for California Advocates
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LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES
Life Cycle of Legislation (flow chart)
California Legislative Information (read & track bills, votes and more)
Assembly Daily File (daily calendar)
Senate Daily File (daily calendar)
California’s Legislature (deep dive)
List of Senate Standing Committees
BUDGET RESOURCES
“The Budget Process: A Citizen’s Guide to Participation” from the California Senate
“Dollars and Democracy: A Guide to the State Budget Process” from the California Budget and Policy Center
“Dollars and Democracy: Understanding How the State Budget Process Relates to the Policy Bill Process” from the California Budget and Policy Center
Budget Process Overview (CA Department of Finance)
Assembly Budget Committee and Assembly Budget Subcommittees
Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review and Senate Budget Subcommittees
“Budget Timeline” from California Senate
“Budget Documents” from California Senate
POLITICAL RESOURCES
Map of Assembly Districts (2022)
Map of Senate Districts (2022)
Who represents you? (local, state and federal)