ARTICLE 9. The Historic State Capitol Commission [9149. - 9149.17.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 9.
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Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149. Section 9149.

The Legislature finds and declares that the historic State Capitol is a state historic and architectural legacy which must be preserved and maintained in a manner befitting the significance of the structures to the history and people of California. It is the intention of the Legislature, in enacting this article, to provide a permanent, official body to be charged with advisory review of the maintenance, restoration, development, and management of the historic State Capitol.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.1. Section 9149.1.

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Commission” means the Historic State Capitol Commission created by Section 9149.2. (b) “Historic State Capitol” means the building housing the state legislative offices and chambers, situated in the area bounded by 10th, L, 15th, and N Streets in the City of Sacramento, including the portions of the State Capitol Building Annex that contain historic fabric, and Capitol Park, provided that Capitol Park shall be included in the historic State Capitol for purposes of this article only upon the adoption by the Joint Rules Committee of a master plan regarding Capitol Park. (c) “Historic fabric” means original or added building or construction materials, features, and finishes that are deemed by the commission as historically or architecturally significant.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.2. Section 9149.2.

(a) There is in state government, the Historic State Capitol Commission, which shall consist of seven members, initially appointed as follows: (1) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, with one member initially serving a term of four years and one member initially serving a term of six years; thereafter, any appointment under this paragraph shall be for a term of six years. (2) Two members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, with one member initially serving a term of two years and one member initially serving a term of six years; thereafter, any appointment under this paragraph shall be for a term of six years. (3) The State Historic Preservation Officer, the State Librarian, and the State Archivist, who shall serve ex officio. (b) Each member shall serve until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing power for the remainder of the term. The commission shall from time to time elect one of its members to chair the commission.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.3. Section 9149.3.

The appointees of both the Speaker of the Assembly and the President pro Tempore of the Senate shall include one person who represents the arts or humanities and one person from the general public.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.4. Section 9149.4.

The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall receive reimbursement for travel and living expenses in connection with their official duties, at rates established by the Department of Human Resources.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.5. Section 9149.5.

The Joint Rules Committee shall appoint a Subcommittee on the Capitol Restoration Project, comprised of three members from the Senate and three from the Assembly, to monitor the commission. The legislators so appointed shall have no vote in commission proceedings.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.6. Section 9149.6.

(a) Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum to do business, and no action of the commission may be taken except upon an affirmative recorded vote of four or more members. (b) All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public. (c) The commission shall meet upon call of the chairperson and at such other times as it may prescribe.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.7. Section 9149.7.

The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To prepare, complete, and, from time to time, to amend, a comprehensive master plan, based on a priority of needs, for the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of the historic State Capitol. (b) To review and advise the Legislature on any development, improvement, or other physical change in any aspect of the historic State Capitol. (c) To manage, with the approval of the Joint Rules Committee, all historic and museum spaces and any concessions, in the historic State Capitol. (d) To develop and manage historic art loans or other programs, exhibits, films, convocations, or other activities of an historic, architectural, or cultural nature, including any museum space in the historic State Capitol, as the commission determines will serve the interests of the public and promote public interest in the historic State Capitol under Joint Rules Committee supervision. (e) To purchase for the state, or to accept as gifts to the state, any furnishings, artifacts, works of art, or other property which the commission determines will enhance the historic and cultural aspects of the historic State Capitol. All furnishings, artifacts, works of art, or other property so acquired shall be managed by the commission under supervision of the Joint Rules Committee. (f) To accept financial contributions from any source, public or private, including any advisory foundation or group. (g) To do any other act which the commission determines will maintain or enhance the historic and cultural legacy of the historic State Capitol.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.8. Section 9149.8.

In carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this article, the commission shall follow accepted standards for restoration, preservation, and maintenance of historic structures, including all of the following, where applicable and feasible: (a) Standards for historic preservation, maintenance, recordation, and documentation of landmarks, promulgated by the United States Department of the Interior or its successor. (b) Guidelines and museum management procedures, established by the National Trust for Historic Preservation or its successor. (c) Standards, procedures, and guidelines for maintenance and protection of historic properties established or administered by the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Office of Historic Preservation. (d) The management, conservation, and accession policies and procedures for historic features and artifacts developed for the Capitol Museum project interpretive program of the Joint Rules Committee in connection with the State Capitol Restoration Project conducted under Section 9124. (e) Recommended procedures of the American Association of Museums.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.9. Section 9149.9.

The commission shall maintain and may utilize all historic data, research, and project files developed and gathered by the state, and in the possession of the state, in connection with the State Capitol Restoration Project. On the date that the commission commences business, all of the written materials covered under this section shall be transferred to the State Archives to inventory, process, and store on behalf of the commission.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.10. Section 9149.10.

The commission may request and shall receive assistance and data, relevant to the commission’s duties and responsibilities, from every agency of state government.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.11. Section 9149.11.

The commission shall maintain complete records of its proceedings and may publish reports and other publications in connection with its duties and responsibilities.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.12. Section 9149.12.

The commission shall use any funds appropriated to its use, or allocated to its use by the Joint Rules Committee, donated to it, or acquired as revenue from any concession operated in the State Capitol, only for purposes of furthering the objectives of this article.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.14. Section 9149.14.

The commission shall employ an executive officer, who shall have at least three years of administrative-curatorial experience in the cultural or historic preservation fields, and staff persons as may be necessary to provide administrative services to the commission. No person may be employed as executive officer without approval, by majority vote, of the members of the Joint Rules Committee.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.15. Section 9149.15.

The commission may contract with any agency, public or private, for services, in connection with the commission’s duties and responsibilities, as the commission determines to be necessary, including, but not limited to, the Department of Parks and Recreation in connection with the management of the Capitol Museum, as approved by the Joint Rules Committee. These contracts shall be subject to and consistent with existing laws, rules, and state policy regarding contracts with private firms or individuals for services provided to the state.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.16. Section 9149.16.

The commission annually shall report to the Legislature on its activities. The commission shall propose to the Legislature such recommendations for legislation in connection with the historic State Capitol as the commission determines to be necessary.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 9149.17. Section 9149.17.

The commission shall be supported by allocations by the Joint Rules Committee from the Contingent Funds of the Assembly and Senate. The commission annually shall submit to the Joint Rules Committee a proposed budget for each fiscal year. The budget shall be subject to approval by a majority vote of the Joint Rules Committee.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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