Executive Branch Officials and the ‘Revolving Door’ Limitation
Similar to the “revolving door” limitation on state legislators found in Article IV, Section 5(e) of the California Constitution, executive…
Beaches in LA, Orange Counties Still Closed Following Sewage Line Break
A massive sewage line break and resultant spill that occurred during the weekend in Los Angeles continued to be worked…
Californians Composting For Climate Change
California's new mandatory composting law just took effect January 1, 2022. Yes, this is another mandatory climate change law, born…
Per Diem and California Legislators’ Expenses
Pursuant to Section 4(b) of Article IV of the California Constitution, state legislators are compensated for their travel and living…
The California Governor and the State Militia
In California’s Constitution, Article V, Section 7, “the Governor is commander in chief of a militia that shall be provided…
‘Back to the Future’ California Recap and 2022 Political Predictions
While political pundits predict a red wave across the country in the 2022 midterm elections, many even anticipate a wave…
California Commission on the Governorship
Have you heard of the Commission on the Governorship? In the California Constitution, Section 10, there are provisions related to…
California State Officers and Rules on Honoraria and Gifts
Among other provisions, Article V, Section 14 of the California Constitution prohibits any honorarium being paid and limits gifts being…
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over Winter Storms In 20 Counties
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a State of Emergency in 20 counties on Thursday due to winter storms that brought unprecedented…
Resignations in the California Legislature
From time-to-time, a state legislator chooses to resign his or her seat in the California Legislature. This has happened in…