California Legislative History

Review all versions of the bill as it passed through the legislative process. This is an important step in determining legislative intent. A statement of intent may have been included in a bill, then omitted when the bill is codified.

1. 1993 to present
   • ​​California legislative information (1999-current)
   • California legislative information archives (1993-2016
   • Lexis
     • CA Full-Text Bills (1991-current)
   • Westlaw
     • California Proposed Legislation (Bills) (current)
     • California Historical Proposed Legislation (Bills) (starting in 2005)
2. 1963 to 2000
   • ​​Library: California Legislative Bills, KFC 6 .C33 (microfiche, cabinets 58-59)
     • Note: Microform readers are located in the Reserve Room
3. 1867 to 1964
   • ​​Library: California Legislative Bills, KFC 6 .C33 (microfilm, cabinets 58-59)
     • Note: Microform readers are located in the Reserve Room