Government Code section 12160

The Secretary of State is charged with custody of:

(a)

The enrolled copy of the Constitution.

(b)

All acts and resolutions passed by the Legislature.

(c)

The Journals of the Legislature.

(d)

The Great Seal.

(e)

All books, records, deeds, parchments, maps, and papers, kept or deposited in the Secretary of State’s office pursuant to law.

Source: Section 12160, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=12160.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2022; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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