Chris Micheli – California Globe

Computation of Taxable Income

July 17, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 17, 2026 2:01 pm

Revenues and Taxation Code Division 2, Part 10, Chapter 3 deals with the computation of taxable income under the Personal Income Tax Law. Article 1 deals with the definition of gross income, adjusted gross income, and taxable income. Section 17071...

How Many Measures Have Been on the California Ballot?

July 17, 2026 12:39 pmJuly 17, 2026 1:25 pm

By Chris Micheli and Vincent Micheli With the upcoming November 3, 2026 General Election, we wanted to compile the number of measures on the statewide ballot this year in comparison to past years. The following information provides the desired data...

Sales Tax Exemptions

July 17, 2026 2:33 amJuly 17, 2026 2:34 am

Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code deals with exemptions under the California Sales Tax Law. Section 6381 exempts from the computation of the amount of the sales tax the...

Chart of Sections of the Assembly and Senate Daily Files

July 16, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 16, 2026 2:01 pm

The following is a chart of the main sections of the Assembly and Senate Daily Files used in the California Legislature: Section Purpose First Reading The first reading of the bill takes place when it is actually introduced in either...

Inventory and Appraisal of Decedent Estates

July 16, 2026 2:30 amJuly 16, 2026 2:31 am

Division 7, Part 3 of the Probate Code deals with inventory and appraisal for the administration of estates of decedents in California. Section 8800 requires the personal representative to file with the court clerk an inventory of property to be...

Commercial Fishing Licenses

July 15, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 15, 2026 2:01 pm

Section 7850 prohibits a person from using or operating, or assisting in using or operating, any boat, aircraft, net, trap, line, or other appliance to take fish or amphibia for commercial purposes, and no person can cause to be brought...

Chart of Legislative Rules Known by Their Numbers

July 15, 2026 2:26 amJuly 15, 2026 2:27 am

Rule Explanation Assembly Rule 45.5 Presentation of Guests or Memorials in the Assembly – guests may be introduced while the Assembly is in session; memorials can be given at the end of Floor sessions. Assembly Rule 77.2 Substantially Amended Bills...