California (CA)

Capital: Sacramento

Facts & Statistics

STATE STATISTICS
Population 2020	39,368,078
Population 2019	39,512,223
Population 2018	39,557,045
Population 2017	39,399,349
Population 2016	39,209,127
Below Poverty 2019	11.8
Below Poverty 2018	11.9
Below Poverty 2017	13.3
Below Poverty 2016	13.9
Employment – Population Ratio 2019	59.9
Employment – Population Ratio 2018	59.8
Employment – Population Ratio 2017	59.2
Employment – Population Ratio 2016	58.9
Unemployed 2020	8.2
Unemployed 2019	4
Unemployed 2018	4.2
Unemployed 2017	4.8
Unemployed 2016	5.5
Foreclosure Rate 2018	1 of 2,382

STATE FACTS
Sequoia National Park contains the largest living tree. Its trunk is 102 feet in circumference.
Death Valley is recognized as the hottest, driest place in the United States. It isn’t uncommon for Summer temperatures to reach more than 115 degrees.
The first motion picture theater opened in Los Angeles on April 2, 1902.

LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES
Convenes	January 6, 2020
Sine Die Adjournment	November 30, 2020
Committee Action Deadlines	N/A
Crossover Deadline	N/A
Carryover from Previous Session	Yes (2019-2020)
Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session)	12 days; if the 12th day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it is extended to next non-Saturday, Sunday or Holiday
Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment)	30 days for bills received after adjournment in first year of the session; September 30 for bills in the second year
Veto Override	2/3 majority
Legislation Effective Date	January 1, following 90 days from enactment