New Poll: Rick Caruso Only Three Points Behind Karen Bass in LA Mayoral Race
A new poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) conducted in late September and released on Monday…
Can a Bill Only Do Three Things?
Capitol observers know that bills can add a new section of law, amend an existing section of law, or repeal…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Decriminalizing Jaywalking
Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a bill to decriminalize jaywalking, with the law to begin in 2023. According to Assembly…
California Joining Texas Lawsuit Opposing Prohibition on Out of State ‘Abortion’ Travel
Regardless of whether it should be legal, abortion is undeniably a gruesome procedure. However, abortion has become a virtual sacrament…
Gov. Newsom Calls for Tax on ‘Windfall Profits’ on Oil Companies After Abandoning Gas Tax Pause
"Crude oil prices are dropping, but oil and gas companies are still raising prices on California consumers," California Gov. Newsom…
Are There Exceptions to the Legislative Committee Deadlines?
Joint Rule 61 of the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly in the California Legislature relates to deadline. Joint…
What Are ‘Statutes Other Than Codes?’
If you review two of the main legislative publications produced by the Office of Legislative Counsel, you may come across…
Norms are Karens
“Norm!” “How’s the world treating you, Mr. P?” “Like the media treats a conservative.” “Oof – I’ll have the second…
Summary of California Bills Per Session and Actions Taken Over 16 Years
The following research was compiled during September 2022 in order to examine the major actions involving bills in the California…
Signing Messages by the California Governor
What is a signing message and why do Governors use them? As readers may recall, Article IV, Section 10(a) requires…