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Finding Legislative Intent with Daily Journal Letters After the 72-Hour in Print Rule

December 26, 2019 8:17 amDecember 26, 2019 8:19 am

By Kevin Duewel and Chris Micheli In determining the intent of the state Legislature in enacting specific laws, California courts have historically taken a limited view of the methods that can be used to determine legislative intent. One such method...

Legislative Code of Ethics

December 25, 2019 7:50 amDecember 25, 2019 7:51 am

In California’s Constitution, Article IV dealing with the Legislature, there are several sections applicable to ethical conduct. These provisions are found in Sections 4 and 5 of the state constitution. Prohibition on Certain Earned Income – Section 4 Section Four...

Strategy and Tactics to Implement Your Public Policy Change

December 24, 2019 2:05 amDecember 23, 2019 9:39 pm

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli The purpose of this article is to provider readers with some guidance on developing a strategy and relevant tactics to implement There are a number of aspects of a policy advocacy strategy that must...

Judging the Qualifications of Members of the California Legislature

December 23, 2019 6:09 amDecember 23, 2019 6:29 am

California Constitution Article IV, Section 5(a)(1) specifies: “Each house of the Legislature shall judge the qualifications and elections of its Members and, by rollcall vote entered in the journal, two-thirds of the membership concurring, may expel a Member.” The courts...

Teaching People to Lobby

December 22, 2019 9:45 amDecember 22, 2019 9:49 am

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli There are individuals intrigued by a career in legislative and regulatory advocacy, often called lobbying. In an effort to address people’s interest in learning about a lobbying career, they can take two half-day courses...

California Chamber and Other Biz Groups Sue Over Employment Arbitration Ban

December 20, 2019 12:02 pmDecember 20, 2019 9:06 am

AB 51 makes it a crime for businesses to exercise their federally protected rights The U.S. and California Chambers of Commerce, along with several other business trade groups, filed a lawsuit against State of California officials to overturn the...

What is a Constitutional Amendment?

December 20, 2019 7:15 amDecember 20, 2019 7:59 am

What is a “constitutional amendment”? Although California’s Constitution provides for the amendment of this document, the constitution does not define this term. A traditional definition of a constitutional amendment is a modification to an existing constitution. California’s Legislative Counsel defines...