Can a Bill Do More Than Add, Amend, or Repeal a Statute?
Generally, bills in the California Legislature do one of three things: add, amend, or repeal. In other words, a bill…
What Is in California’s Penal Code?
The California Penal Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Penal Code contains 6 Parts. There…
Privileges in California’s Evidence Code
California’s Evidence Code provides a number of statutory privileges. They are contained in Division 8, Sections 900 – 1070. Chapter…
What Is a Tax Levy in California Legislation?
There is often confusion regarding whether a bill is a tax levy or not, and what a “tax levy” means.…
Bill To Require Doctors Training for Transgender Patients Passes Sen. Health Committee
A bill to require doctors to receive training for providing inclusive care for transgender and intersexed Californians passed 8-2 in…
LA County Board of Supervisors Votes To Suspend All Official Travel to Florida, Texas
Earlier this week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to suspend all official travel to Florida and…
What Is in California’s Military and Veterans Code?
The California Military and Veterans Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Military and Veterans Code…
Chevron, Union Leaders Set To Resume Talks Over Richmond Refinery Strike on Monday
A nearly three week-old strike of over 500 refinery workers at the Chevron Richmond refinery in the Bay area agreed…
The Plight of AB 1638 – A Reminder of Legislative Process Rules
For those following Assembly Bill 1638 , which proposed to temporarily suspend the motor vehicle fuel tax, the bill serves…
The Order of Bill Authors and Co-Authors
In the California Legislature, there is an order to listing a bill’s authors and co-authors and there are different types…