{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART IV SEC 17","citation":"Cal. Const., art. IV, § 17","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. 17 added Nov. 8, 1966, by Prop. 1-a. Res.Ch. 139, 1966 1st Ex. Sess.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature has no power to grant, or to authorize a city, county, or other public body to grant, extra compensation or extra allowance to a public officer, public employee, or contractor after service has been rendered or a contract has been entered into and performed in whole or in part, or to authorize the payment of a claim against the State or a city, county, or other public body under an agreement made without authority of law.</p>","text":"The Legislature has no power to grant, or to authorize a city, county, or other public body to grant, extra compensation or extra allowance to a public officer, public employee, or contractor after service has been rendered or a contract has been entered into and performed in whole or in part, or to authorize the payment of a claim against the State or a city, county, or other public body under an agreement made without authority of law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-4/section-17","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}