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Author: Chris Micheli

Chris Micheli is an attorney and lobbyist with Snodgrass & Micheli, LLC, as well as an Adjunct Professor at McGeorge School of Law.

Why Do Some Bill Declarations Have Specific Statements and Others Do Not?

June 7, 2023   7:15 amJune 7, 2023   7:18 am
In the California Legislature, a majority of bills that contain “plus sections,” which are found at the end of a bill’s substantive statutory provisions, make specific their statements or declarations. On the other hand, a few bills contain merely a...
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A Few Bill Statistics from the California Legislature

June 6, 2023   2:30 amJune 6, 2023   2:31 am
As a self-described legislative geek, I was researching different types of bills that have been considered by the California Legislature. I began with the 2023 California Legislative Session and found that there currently are: Over 2,660 bills introduced  124 bills...
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California’s Unlicensed Activity Enforcement

June 5, 2023   2:30 amJune 5, 2023   2:31 am
California laws regulate many varied professions, vocations, and occupations in this state. Business and Professions Code Division 1, Chapter 1.5 concerns “unlicensed activity enforcement.” Chapter 1.5 was added in 1992 by Chapter 1135. Business and Professions Code Section 145 sets...
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Assignment of Wages under the Labor Code

June 4, 2023   6:30 amJune 4, 2023   6:31 am
The California Labor Code, in Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 2, provides laws related to the assignment of wages. Chapter 2 was enacted in 1937 by Chapter 90. Labor Code Section 300 defines the phrase “assignment of wages.” It also...
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Lactation Accommodation in California

June 3, 2023   2:45 amJune 3, 2023   2:46 am
The California Labor Code, in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 3.8, provides for lactation accommodation for nursing employees. Labor Code Section 1030 requires every employer, including the state and any political subdivision, to provide a reasonable amount of break time...
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A Look at California Legislation Through the House of Origin Deadline

June 2, 2023   2:06 pmJune 2, 2023   2:12 pm
Now that the June 2 House of Origin deadline has passed in the California Legislature, I wanted to look at the actions on bills so far in the 2023 Regular Session. The following is the information by house (any errors...
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Improperly Soliciting Employees in California

June 2, 2023   2:30 amJune 2, 2023   2:31 am
California Labor Code Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 2 prohibits the solicitation of employees by misrepresentation. Chapter 2 was added in 1937 by Chapter 90. Labor Code Section 970 prohibits any person, or agent or officer, directly or indirectly, from...
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