Assembly Passes bill to End Use of PFAS Chemicals in New Fabrics and Textiles
A bill to end the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) "forever" chemicals in new fabrics and textiles in…
CalChamber Warns About Vote Wednesday on Gut-and-Amend ‘Job Killer’ Bills
The California Chamber of Commerce is warning that two gut-and-amend job killer bills will be voted on today. "The California…
Sen. Wiener Pulls Bill to allow 12-Year Olds Get Vaccine Without Parental Consent
San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener just announced he is pulling SB 866, his bill to allow 12-year old children to…
Gov. Newsom Addressed the People Wednesday on ‘Extreme Heat’ and Wobbly Electricity Grid
UPDATE BELOW: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday morning he will discuss the heat wave expected to hit California and the entire…
Legislative Intent and Future Budget Appropriations
In recent years, California state government has been working on a multi-year budget cycle. This means both the Governor and…
Zero Bail Bill, Rejected by Voters, Awaiting Final Vote in Legislature
Zero bail was rejected by California voters in 2020, but introduced as legislation in January 2021 by Sen. Bob Hertzberg as Senate Bill 262, and is ironically named the…
Assembly Passes Bill Preventing Companies From Punishing Workers Who Test Positive For Marijuana Off-Hours
A bill to halt companies from punishing workers who test positive for off the clock marijuana use was approved by…
Bill To Make California A Refuge State For Transgender Children Passes Assembly
A bill to make California a refuge state for transgender children and their families from other states that criminalize youth…
CA Lawmakers Pass Bill to Require 100% Clean Energy Statewide
Assembly Bill 1020, a bill to establish 100% clean energy statewide, and require state agencies to accelerate their 100% clean…
Mandatory Kindergarten Bill Passes Senate, Headed To Governor
A bill to make kindergarten mandatory for all students entering the first grade in California was passed by the Senate…