Chapter 1 – General Administration

11010.7 Office of Legislation

• The Office of Legislation provides executive policy advice and assistance on all matters with legislative implications or impact on the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Assistant Secretary performs the following:

  • Coordinates the development of legislation, including drafting and preparation for the Secretary and the Governor’s Office, and introduction in the Legislature.

  • Identifies bills of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation interest, provides analysis, coordinates technical assistance,and recommends CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s position to the Secretary and the Governor’s Office.

  • Presents CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s positions and proposed amendments to legislators, legislative staff, and other stakeholders, and provides direct advocacy through appearances before legislative committees.

  • Prepares key staff for testimony in legislative hearings.

  • Coordinates the compilation and completion of Enrolled Bill Reports, recommending to the Governor whether to sign or to veto enrolled legislation.

  • Coordinates and reviews responses to inquiries from federal and state legislators.

  • Reviews and submits legislatively mandated reports.

  • Directs the Senate Confirmation process for department staff who are subject to Senate confirmation.

  • Provides policy recommendations on matters impacting the department.