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The General Rules of Lobbying

December 29, 2019 6:33 amDecember 28, 2019 4:34 pm

By Ray LeBov and Chris Micheli Many, if not most, lobbyists can articulate their own “rules of lobbying.” We are no different. Based upon our years of experience lobbying the legislative and executive branches of California state government, we have...

What is an ‘Appropriations Measure?’

December 27, 2019 6:08 amDecember 27, 2019 7:23 am

What is an “appropriations measure”? Unfortunately, California law does not define this term. However, it is used frequently. California’s Legislative Counsel defines an appropriation as “the amount of money made available for expenditure by a specific entity for a specific...

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...