No Endorsement for DA Brooke Jenkins by SF Democrat Central Committee in DA Race
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee voted on Thursday to endorse civil rights lawyer and former SF Police Commission…
Disposition of Bills in the 2021-22 California Legislative Session
Now that Governor Gavin Newsom has completed his task of acting on all bills sent to his desk, below is…
Reasons for Gubernatorial Vetoes in the 2022 Legislative Session
In concluding the 2022 California Legislative Session, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed over 170 bills he received this year. What were…
Exceptions to the Governor’s Budget Concerns Veto Message
Governor Gavin Newsom has consistently vetoed quite a few bills based on the statement that the bill’s fiscal impact would…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Establishing 988 Emergency Number For Mental Health Crises
A bill to set up “988” as a new emergency number for mental health crises in California was signed into…
Letting Legislators Off Gently in Veto Messages
In reviewing dozens of gubernatorial vetoes during the just-concluded 2022 Legislative Session, Governor Gavin Newsom generally treated legislators gently when…
Gov. Newsom Signs AB 1601: Call Centers and Layoffs
On September 29, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1601 by Assembly Member Dr. Akilah Weber (D-San Diego). Section 1 of…
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Forgiven Parking Tickets for Homeless Drivers
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have forgiven at least $1,500 in unpaid parking tickets for…
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Allow Millions of Convicts’ Criminal Arrest Records Sealed
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday to allow the criminal arrest records of convicted criminals sealed from potential employers,…
A Review of Joint Committees in the CA Legislature
The California Legislature has eight joint committees, which are defined by the Office of Legislative Counsel as “a committee composed…