Are Legislative Findings in Prop. 65 Bills Sufficient?
In reviewing recently-introduced legislation that proposes amendments to California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, as enacted…
Because It Doesn’t Happen Often…
The Assembly Committee on Rules recently granted permission for Assembly Bill 269 by Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) – public health:…
SB 855 Prohibits Veterans from Working on Veterans Day
On February 17, 2023, Senate Bill 855 by Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) was introduced to prohibit veterans from working…
Guidelines for Drafting Legislative Statements in Bills
There are differences between legislative findings and declarations and statements of legislative intent, and the bill drafter needs to be…
‘Civil Rights’ Activists Commit An Uncivil Wrong in California Care Court Opposition
So-called “civil rights” activists are committing an uncivil wrong in challenging California’s new Care Court law. "A coalition of disability…
SB 631 Requires Gender Equity Comparative Analysis in Workers’ Comp Cases
On February 16, 2023, Senate Bill 631 by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) was introduced to require gender equity comparative analysis…
California Congressional Republicans Oppose Julie Su’s Consideration for Secretary of Labor
California Globe has reported now for more than two years on the horrific fraud in California’s unemployment agency during Covid,…
Possible New Approach for Appropriations Bills?
In reviewing the hundreds of new bill introductions for the 2023 California Legislative Session, I came across a possible new…
Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Opposition to Wealth Tax Proposal
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his opposition to the AB 259 by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-Silicon Valley), the wealth tax bill earlier…
Record Number of Bills Introduced in the 2023 California Legislative Session
Over the past decade, the California Legislature, and its 120 legislators, introduce between 1,900 and 2,500 bills per year, each…