California Teachers Ass'n v. San Diego Community College District

NEWMAN, J., Concurring.

The majority conclude that the statement submitted by Senator Rodda to the Governor is “not a proper subject for consideration in determining the Legislature’s intent...” {ante, P- 701).

To decide that collateral issue we do not, of course, rely on the Evidence Code or the common law of evidence. Instead we look to precedents that concern statutes and the use of extrinsic aids when courts construe statutes. Also, we consider federal as well as state, precedents because California courts often interpret federal as well as state laws.1

Regarding legislators’ comments, the…