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California Senate Suspends 30-Day-in-Print Rule

February 22, 2021 2:58 pmFebruary 23, 2021 8:09 am

The California State Senate voted Monday, February 22, to suspend the “30-day in print” rule contained in the state Constitution, for the 2021 Legislative Session, as the Globe reported Friday. That rule requires bills to be in print for 30...

Tax Amnesty Program Proposed for CA Businesses Struggling to Survive

February 21, 2021 1:11 pmFebruary 23, 2021 8:05 am

February 16, Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) introduced Assembly Bill 879 to create a tax amnesty program in the state. The bill would add Section 19777.6 to, to add Article 1.7 (commencing with Section 7067) to Chapter 8 of Part...

New ‘Early Action’ Budget Trailer Bill for California Small Business Relief

February 21, 2021 12:56 pmFebruary 23, 2021 8:10 am

On February 17, Senate Bill 87 was gutted and amended to be a budget trailer bill as part of the “early action” package. Senators Anna Caballero (D-Salinas) and Dave Min (D-Irvine) were made the joint authors of the bill. SB...

Business Liability Protection from COVID-19 Claims

February 21, 2021 9:27 amFebruary 23, 2021 8:04 am

On February 19, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow introduced Assembly Bill 1313, which deals with immunity from civil liability. The bill would add Section 1714.27 to the Civil Code. As an urgency clause measure, it would take effect immediately if passed by...

AB 1379 Would Prohibit False Campaign Speech

February 21, 2021 9:01 amFebruary 23, 2021 8:05 am

On February 19, Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) introduced Assembly Bill 1379, which deals with false campaign speech and online platform disclosures. The bill would amend, add, and repeal Section 35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, add and repeal Chapter...

New Bill Beefs Up OSHA Penalties Against Employers for Workplace Safety Violations

February 20, 2021 10:21 amFebruary 23, 2021 8:04 am

February 18, State Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill 606 related to workplace safety. The bill would add Sections 6317.8, 6317.10, and 6409.7 to the Labor Code. Section One of the bill would add Labor Code Section 6317.8...

Legislation Prohibits Employers From ‘Discriminating’ Against Job Applicant For Positive Marijuana Test

February 20, 2021 9:29 amFebruary 23, 2021 8:06 am

February 19, Assemblyman Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) introduced Assembly Bill 1256, which would address cannabis screening tests. The bill would add Section 52.8 to the Civil Code. The bill would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination,...