California’s Municipal Elections
California law in Division 10, Part 2 provides detailed rules for municipal elections. Chapter 1 of Part 2 deals with…
California Employee Pay Data, Salaries and Wages Reporting
On February 17, Senator Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara) introduced Senate Bill 1162 to make several changes to California’s pay data…
California Voter Registration Provisions
California’s Elections Code contains numerous voter registration provisions. Division 2 (“Voters”), Chapter 2 (“Registration”), Article 1 contains General Provisions and…
A Look at the 2022 Legislative Session Bill Introductions
Friday, February 18, was the last day to introduce bills for the 2022 California Legislative Session. Yesterday, we saw 611…
Transgender Athletes in the Spotlight
Former California gubernatorial candidate, Olympic champion, and perhaps the most renowned transgender person on the planet, Caitlyn Jenner recently appeared…
Bill To Drastically Increase Prison Release Funds For Prisoners Introduced in Senate
A bill to increase the amount of "gate money" given to prisoners upon release from prison from $200 to $2,590…
LA DA George Gascon Walks Back Blanket Ban on Trying Juveniles as Adults
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon just walked back his blanket ban on trying juveniles as adults, following major…
Preelection Residency Confirmation Procedures in California
California’s Elections Code provides for residency confirmation procedures in Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 2. Section 2220 requires the county…
Ousted SF School Board Members Blame Racism/Sexism
The three San Francisco School Board members who were recalled from office on Tuesday finally spoke out on Thursday, blaming…
Secrecy Agreements Settling Actions Involving Public Health or Safety
On February 16, Senator Connie Leyva introduced Senate Bill 1149 to prohibit agreements settling lawsuits involving public health or safety.…