Class recorded January 12, 2022.

Statutes frequently contain ambiguous or unclear language. When this occurs, researching the Legislature’s intent in enacting a particular law often becomes necessary. In this class, learn how to research the history of a statute, including state and federal research, plus regulations.

Class covers:

• Legislative history research: what it can do, why you need it
• The process of researching legislative history
• Key terms, and the different types of documents that make up legislative history
• Determining the particular session law (“chapter”) or bill number to research
• Accessing legislative history during Covid-19

Earn 1.0 hour general California participatory MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Presented by Jan Raymond and Betsy Raymond:

Jan Raymond is a 1979 Graduate of King Hall School of Law at UC Davis.  After practicing as a lawyer full time for several years he began doing legislative history work, which has been his primary occupation of over 30 years.

Betsy Raymond began work with Raymond Research in 2012, and became the Head of Client Research in 2018. Betsy has been the primary team member creating access points for legislative research during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Registration fee: $20, Non-refundable