Statutes, State Agencies, and the CA Administrative Procedure Act
California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA) provides the rules and procedures that executive branch agencies and departments must following in adopting…
The Need for Improved Legislative Findings in California Privacy Rights Act Bills
Similar to bills proposing to amend the California Political Reform Act, in reviewing recently-introduced legislation that proposes amendments to the…
What Are 2011 Realignment Bills?
Readers of bills in the California Legislature may have come across a bill that has a “plus section” at the…
Socially Responsible ‘ESG’ Investing and Public Sector Unions
For the last few decades what used to be referred to as socially responsible investing has more recently morphed into…
Why is Legislation to Correct a Serious Legal Loophole Getting Stonewalled in the Assembly?
A bill to close an odd legal loophole, supported by District Attorneys, Crime Victims United, and Peace Officers’ Research Association…
The Second Bill Introduction Deadline in the California Legislature
How can there be a second bill introduction deadline in the California Legislature? There really is not one, but there…
Woke: The Final Frontier
On September 8th, 1966, the world was introduced to the greatest science fiction franchise in history. Star Trek: The Original…
California Statutes Utilizing Court Decisions
California statutes in numerous instances refer to, abrogate, or confirm appellate court decisions. In most instances, statutory references to reported…
Perspectives on State Lobbying in California: Essays by Advocates in California’s Capitol
California Globe contributor Chris Micheli and nearly fifty of his lobbying colleagues released a new book of essays describing their…
Interesting Statements of Legislative Intent
As the lawmaking branch of state government, the California Legislature on occasion desires to express its intent regarding proposed legislation.…