Khajavi v. Feather River Anesthesia Medical Group

In this case we consider whether Government Code section 17581 and certain budget measures that suspend the operation of administrative regulations adopted by the Department of Industrial Relations violate the separation of powers clause of the California Constitution by encroaching on the power of the executive branch of government. (Cal. Const., art. III, § 3.) We conclude that no separation of powers violation has been demonstrated.