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Skip to main content California State Assembly Office of the Chief Clerk Main menu Home Legislative Publications Daily File Daily Journals Weekly Histories Daily History About Us Assembly Floor Analysis Office of Engrossing and Enrolling Photo Gallery Internship Program Legislative Information Process Elected Officials Constitution & Codes Roster Board FAQ Historical Information Archived Publications California History Arthur Ohnimus Links Custom menu Home Legislative Publications Daily File Daily Journals Weekly Histories Daily History About Us Assembly Floor Analysis Office of Engrossing and Enrolling Photo Gallery Internship Program Legislative Information Process Elected Officials Constitution & Codes Roster Board FAQ Historical Information Archived Publications California History Arthur Ohnimus Links Welcome to the California Assembly Office of the Chief Clerk Learn about the Legislative Process View current and archived Legislative Publications A Message From The Office of the Chief Clerk Sue Parker was sworn in as Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly on January 9, 2020. Mrs. Parker is the 40th individual to serve as Chief Clerk since 1849 and the first woman to hold the position. Before becoming Chief Clerk, Mrs. Parker had been the Assistant Chief Clerk. In that role, she oversaw the operations of the Assembly Desk, advocating for the increased use of information technology to streamline the processing of bills and updated the official Chief Clerk website to allow greater access to the legislative process. She began her career as a Senate Fellow and has held many roles within the office of the Chief Clerk, including being the first female Reading Clerk. The Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly is one of three nonmember, nonpartisan officers elected by the Members of the Assembly at the beginning of each two-year session. The Chief Clerk serves as the Parliamentarian of the House. Under the direction of the Chief Clerk, the Chief Clerk’s Office is responsible for publishing the official documents of the House; and keeping all the bills, papers, and records of the proceedings of the Assembly. Search Chief Clerk Site Search Chief Clerk Site: Search Daily Journals Start Date Start End Date End Search Weekly Histories Start Start Date End End Date Daily File The tentative schedule for the entire legislative session Daily Journals Official record of the daily transacted business of the Assembly Weekly Histories Actions that have been taken on every measure introduced in the Assembly Archives Collection of historical Journals, Histories, Indexes, and Statutes Assembly Floor Analysis Analysis prepared by committee staff, of every bill on the Floor Engrossing & Enrolling Preparing legislation to be printed and finalized before leaving the Assembly Assembly Daily File The Assembly Daily File is the agenda of business for each legislative day. The publication shows all committee hearing notices and all measures eligible for Floor action, listed in the order that they may be taken up. Below is a link to the current Assembly Daily File. The Daily File (PDF version) 2020 Legislative Calendar The 2020 Legislative Calendar (PDF Document) The 2019 Legislative Calendar Rosters Roster Board (Digital copy of the rosters available in the Office of the Chief Clerk) Assembly, Senate and Joint Rules House Rules - HR 1 (Cooley) (PDF Document) Senate Rules - SR 4 (Atkins) ( PDF Document ) Joint Rules - SCR 21 (De León) (PDF Document) (Per usage and custom, the previous session Joint Rules apply until Joint Rules are adopted for the current session.) Article IV, Section 8 of the Constitution (PDF Document) Assembly History The Assembly History is printed at the end of each week and contains the actions taken on all measures from the beginning of the legislative session. Date Session Type Publication Type Annotation 01-17-2020 Regular Session Assembly Weekly History 11-30-2018 Regular Session Assembly Weekly History 2018 -- This publication includes the complete histories of second-year bills. The complete electronic history of all bills is always available at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov 02-08-2018 Regular Session Assembly Weekly History 2017 -- This publication includes the complete histories of first-year bills. The complete electronic history of all bills is always available at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov 11-30-2016 Regular Session Assembly Weekly History 2016 -- This publication includes the complete histories of second-year bills. The complete electronic history of all bills is always available at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov 02-04-2016 Regular Session Assembly Weekly History 2015 -- This publication includes the complete histories of first-year bills. The complete electronic history of all bills is always available at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov View all Weekly Histories... -- Assembly Daily Journal The Assembly Daily Journal shows all roll call votes taken on the Floor, notes parliamentary motions made during Floor sessions, lists bill introductions, and any other official actions taken by the Body. Date Session Type Publication Type Annotation 01-08-2020 Regular Session Assembly Daily Journal 3757 01-07-2020 Regular Session Assembly Daily Journal 3747 01-06-2020 Regular Session Assembly Daily Journal 3701 11-12-2019 Regular Session Assembly Daily Journal 3695 10-14-2019 Regular Session Assembly Daily Journal 3641 View all Daily Journals... California Assembly California Senate Assembly Committees Senate Committees Find Your Legislator Legislative Deadlines Accessibility Help Sitemap Contact Us Search this site Search Chief Clerk Site: Calendar Calendar Events × Subject Information General Information The Assembly Daily Journal is the official record of business that has been transacted in the Assembly on a daily basis. This publication shows all roll call votes, notes parliamentary motions, lists bill introductions, and records any other official actions taken by the body. The Assembly History shows all actions on all measures from the beginning of the legislative session and feeds the Internet bill data. The History also contains various charts, tables, and other useful information. The Assembly Daily File is the agenda of business for each legislative day. The publication shows all committee hearing notices and all measures eligible for floor actions. The Assembly Floor Analysis Unit is responsible for providing Members an analysis, prepared by committee staff, of every bill and amendment on the Floor. The Assembly Informational and Committee Publications Specialist is responsible for the distribution of reports published by Assembly committees and the Chief Clerk's unofficial publications. For ordering bills or legislative publications, contact the Legislative Bill Room at (916) 445-2323. × Edit Caption...