California Bills: Introduced Versus Enacted
I am often asked about the number of bills that get introduced each year in comparison to the number of…
Bills Taking Immediate Effect in California
Article IV of the California Constitution deals with the Legislature and the legislative process in this state. The Legislature enacts…
How Prevalent Are Policy Statements in Statute?
Readers of bills and statutes will regularly come across legislative statements, such as paragraphs that usually begin with either “It…
How Prevalent Are Double-Jointing Amendments?
How prevalent are double-jointing amendments? At the end of a California Legislative Session, Capitol observers will hear about the need…
Some Stats on 2026 Gubernatorial Bill Actions
On the last day for bill actions (September 30), California Governor Gavin Newsom finished reviewing the 1,160 bills that were…
Additional Categories of Bills Over the Past Few Sessions
I have compiled a chart from the past eighteen years of the California Legislature and the number of bills each…
Gov Newsom Signs CA Disaster Preparedness Bill – But Protects Water Agencies From Liability
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1153 into law on September 29, 2026. Why is this notable? SB 1153 by…
Conditions of Ownership
Civil Code Division 2, Part 1, Title 2, Chapter 2, Article 2 deals with conditions of ownership of property in…
Fontes Rejects ‘Cartel Lawyer’ Label in AZ SOS Debate Clash With Kolodin
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes warned Republican challenger Alex Kolodin of a “personal problem” during their Sept. 30 debate…
Historical Look at Bills That Became Law Without the Governor’s Signature
In California, the Governor has three options when a bill reaches the Governor’s Desk after having passed the Legislature: sign…