Why Is the Fish and Game Commission in the Constitution?
Did you know that the California Fish and Game Commission, an executive branch entity, is created by the state Constitution?…
Legislation to Change State School Funding Metrics From Attendance-Based to Enrollment-Based
A bill to replace state funding for schools based on daily attendance in favor of a system based on enrollment…
Executive Branch Officials and the ‘Revolving Door’ Limitation
Similar to the “revolving door” limitation on state legislators found in Article IV, Section 5(e) of the California Constitution, executive…
Beaches in LA, Orange Counties Still Closed Following Sewage Line Break
A massive sewage line break and resultant spill that occurred during the weekend in Los Angeles continued to be worked…
Californians Composting For Climate Change
California's new mandatory composting law just took effect January 1, 2022. Yes, this is another mandatory climate change law, born…
Per Diem and California Legislators’ Expenses
Pursuant to Section 4(b) of Article IV of the California Constitution, state legislators are compensated for their travel and living…
The California Governor and the State Militia
In California’s Constitution, Article V, Section 7, “the Governor is commander in chief of a militia that shall be provided…
‘Back to the Future’ California Recap and 2022 Political Predictions
While political pundits predict a red wave across the country in the 2022 midterm elections, many even anticipate a wave…
California Commission on the Governorship
Have you heard of the Commission on the Governorship? In the California Constitution, Section 10, there are provisions related to…
California State Officers and Rules on Honoraria and Gifts
Among other provisions, Article V, Section 14 of the California Constitution prohibits any honorarium being paid and limits gifts being…