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The Globe Quiz on California Direct Democracy

April 15, 2023 7:16 amApril 15, 2023 7:21 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about California’s forms of direct democracy. True or False? The three forms of direct democracy are initiative, referendum, and recall. An initiative in California can enact changes to statutes or the state Constitution. A...

Practical Tips for Working with California Legislative Staff

April 10, 2023 6:18 amApril 10, 2023 6:30 am

In talking with legislative staff the past few months, there are some practical tips that were shared with me for those working with staff in the California State Capitol. While some of these recommendations may seem obvious, many of them...

Numerous California Statutes Have Been Invalidated by the Courts

April 9, 2023 7:52 amApril 9, 2023 7:57 am

In reviewing whether California statutes are invalidated by the federal and state courts, I looked back at cases since the 1980s and put together a number of court rulings. Although this list is not exhaustive, it goes to show the...

AB 1000: Logistics Centers

April 8, 2023 7:42 amApril 8, 2023 8:14 am

Assembly Bill 1000 by Assemblywoman Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Los Angeles) would impose limitations on logistics centers. AB 1000 would add Government Code Chapter 2.8 to Division 1 of Title 7. Chapter 2.8 would be titled “The Good Neighbor Policy.” The...

California Department of Industrial Relations

April 8, 2023 7:20 amApril 8, 2023 7:22 am

Labor Code Division 1 established the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) in 1927 in Sections 50 to 176. According to its website, DIR strives to build a safe and fair workplace and a thriving economy. DIR administers and enforces laws...

AB 1366: Disgorgement Requirement

April 7, 2023 10:57 amApril 7, 2023 10:58 am

Assembly Bill 1366 by Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) would allow the Attorney General to obtain disgorgement in certain false advertising and unfair competition lawsuits. AB 1366 would add Government Code Section 12527.6. Disgorgement is the legally mandated repayment of ill-gotten...

Common ‘Plus’ Sections in California Legislation

April 7, 2023 7:07 amApril 7, 2023 7:11 am

As readers may recall, at the end of bills in the California Legislature, there may be “plus sections,” which are uncodified provisions that may do a number of things, such as expressing legislative intent, making legislative findings and declarations, or...