Controversy Over Laphonza Butler Deepens as Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Replacement
Funeral and Lying In State Services for recently deceased Senator Dianne Feinstein were announced on Monday amid growing concern that…
Laphonza Butler to Replace Feinstein
Well, at least we got the initials right. Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newson tapped Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s senate…
Reading on the California Assembly Floor
On occasion, if you listen to the proceedings on the Floor of the California State Assembly, you may hear either…
Rescinding an Action in the California Legislature
On occasion, you may hear a California legislator on the Assembly Floor or Senate Floor making a motion to “rescind…
Considerations in Appointing Committee Members
In the California Legislature, there are 33 Assembly standing committees and 22 Senate standing committees. In the Assembly, the Speaker…
About Last Week…
So I got an email from Gavin last night telling me who he’s going to tap to replace Dianne Feinstein.…
Striking a Bill from the File
One of the most powerful tools in the California Legislature is, thankfully, rarely used. It is the Motion to Strike…
California Assembly Members May Explain Their Votes
Pursuant to the Rules of the California State Assembly, Members may submit an explanation of their vote to the Chief…
How the Legislature Complies with Proposition 54’s 72-hour in Print Requirement
Proposition 54, which was enacted by the voters at the November 2016 general election, adopted constitutional and statutory changes dealing…
2023 CAGOP Convention: Golden Opportunities
Every year, the CAGOP convention has a theme. Last year, for example, it was "Together We Win." It's always something…