{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART IV SEC 1","citation":"Cal. Const., art. IV, § 1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE IV LEGISLATIVE [SEC. 1. - SEC. 28.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-4"}],"history":"Sec. 1 added Nov. 8, 1966, by Prop. 1-a. Res.Ch. 139, 1966 1st Ex. Sess.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The legislative power of this State is vested in the California Legislature which consists of the Senate and Assembly, but the people reserve to themselves the powers of initiative and referendum.</p>","text":"The legislative power of this State is vested in the California Legislature which consists of the Senate and Assembly, but the people reserve to themselves the powers of initiative and referendum.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-4/section-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}