California § 17576 - Whenever the Legislative Counsel determines that a bill will mandate a new progra
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17576 — Whenever the Legislative Counsel determines that a bill will mandate a new progra, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17576. Whenever the Legislative Counsel determines that a bill will mandate a new progra
Whenever the Legislative Counsel determines that a bill will mandate a new program or higher level of service pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, the Department of Finance shall prepare an estimate of the amount of reimbursement which will be required. This estimate shall be prepared for the respective committees of each house of the Legislature which consider taxation measures and appropriation measures and shall be prepared prior to any hearing on the bill by any such committee.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17576
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17576 cover?
Section 17576 ("Whenever the Legislative Counsel determines that a bill will mandate a new progra") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 17576?
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