Frequently Asked Questions about Judicial Review of Regulations
What provisions of state law apply to the judicial review of regulations? California Government Code Section 11350 provides that any…
About Last Week… You called, U-Haul?
More accurately, at least for tens of thousands of erstwhile Californians: You called U-Haul, right? Yet again, California tops the…
Frequently Asked Questions about California Election Law
What constitutional provisions apply to California’s elections? They are governed by Article II of the state Constitution, as well as…
The Masked Avenger Strikes Again!
Fresh off of her stupefying victory in court that allows her to continue to throttle public opinion, Los Angeles County’s…
Frequently Asked Questions about Placeholder Bills
What is a “placeholder bill” in the California Legislature? It is an introduced bill that does not contain substantive law…
The 2024 California U.S. Senate Race: Where It Currently Stands
Since the last recap in December, the U.S. Senate race in California has taken some twists and turns. Candidates once…
Frequently Asked Questions about Informational and Oversight Hearings in the California Legislature
Committees of the California Legislature can conduct several types of hearings, including bill hearings, investigative or oversight hearings, and informational…
Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Close The ‘Auto Break-In Loophole’ Law
In an unusual break from pat proposed legislation, Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced a bill on Friday that would…
Military Mail-In Ballots Going Out January 5th
California primary ballots for those in the military or overseas began going out on Friday, sparking the first wave of…
2-Year Bills in the Appropriations Committee
The approach to dealing with bills in the California Legislature has been to distinguish bills held in the respective Appropriations…