Although the California Constitution calls for the legislature to convene on Dec. 1, 2014, to start the 2015-16 regular session, the legislature did not reconvene until Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.
The following are key first quarter 2015 events and deadlines:
•Jan. 10: Budget bill must be submitted by governor.
•Jan. 30: Last day to submit bill requests to the Office of Legislative Counsel.
•Feb. 27: Last day for bills to be introduced.
•March 26: Spring Recess begins upon adjournment (legislature reconvenes on April 6).