The Need for a Gubernatorial Newsom-Dahle Debate
With less than two months to go until the 2022 election, most races already have all the major events lined…
Sacramento Business Owners Protest Dangers of Homeless Drug-Addicted, Mentally-Ill Transients
The Globe writes frequently about the widespread, growing population of drug-addicted street people in Sacramento. I take photos to illustrate…
Examples of Common Provisions Found in California Bills
There are a number of common provisions to California legislation that can be found, and these provisions should be familiar…
Guns Stolen from LA Mayoral Candidate Rep. Karen Bass’ Home
During the weekend, Los Angeles Mayoral candidate and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) had her house broken into with only two…
Trust Science: Veto Bill to Prohibit the Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Imagine if Congress – instead of the Centers for Disease Control – had been able to determine public health policy…
Are Certain Special Statute Statements Sufficient?
In the California Legislature, there are “special statute” bills that are used when legislators believe a bill’s provisions are unique…
Gov. Newsom Pays Unions Back for Recall Rescue
California Governor Gavin Newsom was spared the indignity of being recalled by voters in fall of 2021 by California's powerful…
Why Do California Bills Have Certain Provisions?
Why do bills in the California Legislature contain certain provisions? I am sure some readers have asked that question at…
Some Interesting Provisions from AB 2406: Intermodal Marine Terminals
Assembly Bill 2406 deals with intermodal marine terminals and would amend Business and Professions Code Section 22928. Among several provisions,…
What Is a Substantive Change in the Law?
Whether a bill proposes to make a substantive or nonsubstantive change in law has several implications. For example, with an…