This Could Be Interesting
Well, the Governor did it. He issued an Executive Order that cuts most state employees pay to the Federal Minimum Wage in the absence of a passed budget. Being a state employee, this will definitely affect me, although my credit union will probably loan me the difference, should the order actually take effect.
However, that is doubtful, because the State Controller, John Chiang, in a very well written letter has said that he will not comply with the order. He has clearly stated his reasoning. He even states that parts of the Governor's order are contradictory.
The Governor has said he will sue the Controller if he does not comply with the order, but I'm not certain that the Governor has legal standing until the checks are actually issued for the full amount in defiance of that order.
Of course, this could all be mute if the Legislature manages to pass a budget before August paychecks are issued. (It could happen.)
However, that is doubtful, because the State Controller, John Chiang, in a very well written letter has said that he will not comply with the order. He has clearly stated his reasoning. He even states that parts of the Governor's order are contradictory.
The Governor has said he will sue the Controller if he does not comply with the order, but I'm not certain that the Governor has legal standing until the checks are actually issued for the full amount in defiance of that order.
Of course, this could all be mute if the Legislature manages to pass a budget before August paychecks are issued. (It could happen.)