Understanding California Legislative History and Intent
By Carolina C. Rose and Chris Micheli Attorneys, lobbyists, legislative staff, and others examining California statutes should understand the basics…
Controversial Law Removing Many Local Laws To Allow More Housing Construction Signed By Governor
SB 330, which will allow for speedy timelines for housing permits, a ban on construction moratoriums, limits the number of…
Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed State Workers To Allow Infants Into The Workplace
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 372 earlier this week. The bill would have allowed all California state workers to bring a…
California Bans Small Plastic Bottles In Hotels
Plastic bottles containing shampoo, conditioner, and other common personal care products found in hotels will be illegal under new California…
California City Imposing Curfew During Power Outages To Prevent Crime
The City of Morgan Hill imposed a curfew on its residents lasting from 8 p.m. through 6:30 a.m. Wednesday evening,…
CalPERS is Heavily Invested in Chinese Companies
On October 1st, 2019, the People’s Republic of China celebrated its 70th anniversary. The centerpiece of their festivities was a…
Gov. and Legislature Ignoring Appellate Court’s Order to Return ‘Unlawfully Diverted’ Subprime Crisis Funds
In 2018, Gov. Jerry Brown was ordered by the state’s 3rd Appellate District Court to repay more than $331 million…
Racehorse Deaths Continue At Santa Anita Park Despite New Laws Passed By The State Legislature
The 33rd horses death at Santa Anita Park since December of last year occurred early this month, calling into question…
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Banning Facial Recognition Technology In Police Body Cameras
A new law that will halt all facial recognition software from being used in police body cameras was signed by…
Lawsuit: California Utility Customers Forced to Bail Out Utilities for Wildfires They Cause
'AB 1054 was enacted to serve the primary private purpose of bailing out investor owned utilities from the billions of…