Is There More Detailed Spot Bill Language in Digests?
In reviewing the hundreds of new bill introductions for the 2023 California Legislative Session, I came across several “spot bills”…
SB 581: Third Party Litigation Funding
On February 15, Senate Bill 581 by Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Merced) was introduced related to litigation financing by third parties.…
Green Prisons and Anti-Racist Roads: Your State Government at Work
The Golden State’s government plan to do everything except properly govern the state continues apace, with the prison system touting…
The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands Post-Feinstein
Since the last report by the Globe earlier this month, the 2024 California U.S. Senate Race For Senator Dianne Feinstein's…
Proposed State MMA Pension Fund Gains Support from Former Fighters
A bill that would create a Mixed Martial Arts Pension Fund for MMA athletes within California gained numerous former MMA…
New 2024 Senate Poll Finds That Schiff Holds Narrow Lead Over Porter
According to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll released on Thursday, Congressmembers Adam Schiff (D-CA) and…
AB 950: Internet Website Accessibility
On February 14, 2023, Assembly Bill 950 by Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) was introduced to address internet website accessibility. AB…
AB 1172: Nuclear Fusion Study
On February 16, 2023, Assembly Bill 1172 by Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon (D-Los Angeles) was introduced to study nuclear fusion. AB 1172…
The Value of Explanations in Bill Plus Sections
In reviewing the more than 2,600 bills introduced in the 2023 Legislative Session, I have come across a number of…
Could California Ban Bans?
Fur. Menthols. Gas-powered cars. K-9 dogs. Natural gas hook-ups. Oil drilling. Travel to “red states.” Firearm sales. Declawed cats. Gas stations. Background checks. Foie gras. Doctor’s advice. Thinking. Balloons. These are just some of…