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Tips for Hiring a Lobbyist

August 17, 2021 4:41 pmAugust 18, 2021 10:28 am

By Chris Micheli and Ray LeBov In our experience working both as in-house and as contract lobbyists, we offer a series of best practice suggestions to use when hiring either type of lobbyist for your organization. There are numerous items...

New Sports Wagering Ballot Measure Submitted

August 13, 2021 8:38 amAugust 13, 2021 8:54 am

On August 12, a proposed initiative was submitted to the Attorney General for title and summary concerning sports wagering. It is 21-0009 and titled “California Sports Wagering and Consumer Protection Act.” Its listed proponents are Helen Fisicaro, Raul Peralez, and...

New Ballot Measure Proposed to Prohibit Public Employee Unions

August 13, 2021 2:44 amAugust 12, 2021 11:47 pm

On August 9, a proposed initiative was submitted to the Attorney General for title and summary concerning public employee unions. It is 21-0008 and titled “Public Employee Labor Organizations.” Its listed proponent is Timothy Draper. Comments about the proposed ballot...

Gov. Newsom Signs SB 144 to Enhance Film and TV Tax Credits

July 21, 2021 3:52 pmJuly 22, 2021 8:15 am

On July 21, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 144 by State Senator Anthony Portantino (D-Pasadena) to enhance California’s film and television tax credits. SB 144 is Chapter 114. The bill amends Sections 38.9, 17053.98, 19393, and 23698 and adds Section...

Update from the California Legislature

July 20, 2021 1:37 pmJuly 22, 2021 8:16 am

With the Legislature on its annual summer recess, it is a good opportunity to survey what has been happening with legislation between the two houses. State Budget First, the following is a summary of budget-related legislation so far this Session:...

A Sampling of Differences in the Legislative Process between the Assembly and Senate

July 20, 2021 2:10 amJuly 22, 2021 8:17 am

There are a number of differences between the Assembly and the Senate in terms of the California legislative process, many of which are minor in nature. However, for students of the process, as well as those involved in the State...

AB 150, the Tax Budget Trailer Bill: What Does it Do Exactly?

July 16, 2021 2:59 pmJuly 18, 2021 8:14 pm

The Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed on July 16 Assembly Bill 150, the tax budget trailer bill, by the Committee on Budget dealing with Sales and Use Tax Law, Personal Income Tax Law, and Corporation Tax Law. AB 150...