The Legislative Counsel of California

The Legislative Counsel of California is a nonpartisan agency that provides legal services to the California Legislature. Its main role is to draft, review, and analyze legislation to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with existing laws. It also publishes legal guides and offers legal opinions to help legislators understand the legal implications of proposed laws. By supporting informed lawmaking, the Legislative Counsel ensures that California’s laws are clear, workable, and legally sound. It operates independently to maintain objectivity and integrity in the legislative process.