CAL MATTERS / September 12, 2023

“…because of a requirement that any bill must be in print for at least 72 hours before its final vote, the last chance to amend legislation before the session ends was Monday night.”

BY JEANNE KUANG AND ALEXEI KOSEFF

“The fast food industry and unions were in a crunch to reach an agreement by tonight, the absolute last chance for bills to be amended this session because of a requirement they be in print for 72 hours before a final vote. This afternoon, the Senate waived another deadline rule to advance the measure.”