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UPDATED: What Will Be on the November 2022 Statewide Ballot?

July 1, 2022 3:00 pmJuly 3, 2022 9:41 am

This article has been updated (July 1, 2022) to reflect just released ballot numbers. Now that the June 30 deadline has passed for measures to be placed (or removed) on the November 8, 2022 ballot, what are the measures that...

General Guidance in Reading the Public Utilities Code

July 1, 2022 9:01 amJuly 1, 2022 9:09 am

California’s statutes are contained in 29 separate codes. The twenty-third alphabetically is the Public Utilities Code. All 29 Codes have general provisions applicable to reading and interpreting that Code’s sections. The following are selected general provisions of the Public Utilities...

How Much Time Does the California Governor Have to Act on Bills?

July 1, 2022 6:24 amJuly 1, 2022 6:30 am

I am often asked about the timing for gubernatorial actions. Some of the questions include: How long does the Governor have to sign or veto a bill? Does the 12 days include weekends and holidays? When does the 30-day timeline start? Does...

The California Digital Infrastructure Act

June 30, 2022 6:13 pmJune 30, 2022 9:26 pm

California has a number of formal acts in statute. Public Utilities Code Division 2.5 provides The Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, which is contained in Section 5800 to 5970. Division 2.5 was added in 2006 by Chapter...

General Guidance in Reading the Public Resources Code

June 30, 2022 4:59 pmJune 30, 2022 9:26 pm

California’s statutes are contained in 29 separate codes. The twenty-second alphabetically is the Public Resources Code. All 29 Codes have general provisions applicable to reading and interpreting that Code’s sections. The following are selected general provisions of the Public Resources...

California’s Drug Dealer Liability Act

June 29, 2022 3:54 pmJune 29, 2022 4:04 pm

California has a number of formal acts in statute. In Health and Safety Code Division 10.2, there is the “Drug Dealer Liability Act” contained in Sections 11700 to 11717. It was added in 1996 by Chapter 867. Section 11700 names...

A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

General Guidance in Reading the Public Contract Code

June 29, 2022 6:29 amJune 29, 2022 6:35 am

California’s statutes are contained in 29 separate codes. The twenty-first alphabetically is the Public Contract Code. All 29 Codes have general provisions applicable to reading and interpreting that Code’s sections. The following are selected general provisions of the Public Contract...