Leaked Audio: Latino LA City Council Members Martinez, Cedillo, de León Make Racist Remarks, Mock Council Colleagues
Three Latino members of the Los Angeles City Council and a labor official held a conversation in October 2021 that…
Legislative Records Program at California Secretary of State
The California Secretary of State (SOS), among numerous other programs that are administered by her office, has a legislative records…
Deferral Clauses in California Legislation
What is a “deferral clause”? Basically, a deferral clause is used when one bill “defers” to another bill concerning which…
Gubernatorial Records Program at California Secretary of State
The California Secretary of State (SOS), among numerous other programs that are administered by her office, has a gubernatorial records…
Are Legislative Findings in Lottery Act Bills Sufficient?
In reviewing recently-passed legislation that proposes amendments to the California State Lottery Act, as enacted by the voters by Prop.…
Can the Legislature Be Recalled from Recess?
With talk of a possible special session beginning on December 5, 2022 when the California Legislature convenes its 2023-24 Regular…
A Short Primer on Special Sessions in the California Legislature
The California Legislature can meet in regular, special, or joint sessions. A “session” is the designated period of time in…
Unemployment Fraud Climbs to $32 Billion with No Accountability in Sight
If giving unemployment benefits to criminals sitting behind bars or fraudsters in foreign countries wasn’t enough to make your stomach…
San Francisco Office Occupancy Still Under 40% Despite Ending Mask Mandate
According to a new report by the security firm Kastle, San Francisco's total downtown office occupancy sat at 39% in…
What Are the Two Different Sections and Amendments Contained in Bills?
Are there really two different types of sections contained in a bill? And are there actually two different types of…