Chris Micheli – Page 71 – California Globe

Boaters Lien Law

September 1, 2025 2:30 amSeptember 1, 2025 2:31 am

Division 3, Chapter 2, Article 4 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with the boaters lien law. Section 500 provides that the name of this article is the “Boaters Lien Law”. Section 501 provides definitions for the following...

Comparing the Number of Lobbyists to Legislators

August 31, 2025 2:31 pmAugust 31, 2025 2:31 pm

Having wondered about the topic of the number of lobbyists to legislators as a legislative geek, I did some quick research about the number of lobbyists compared to legislators in a number of jurisdictions. First, I looked at those at...

California Legislature Awash With Lobbyists, Second to New York

August 30, 2025 2:30 pmAugust 30, 2025 2:30 pm

As a legislative geek, I compared the number of lobbyists to legislators in a number of jurisdiction, including California. First, I looked at the federal and international levels. Then, I turned to states that had readily accessible information and compared...

Navigation Penalties in California

August 30, 2025 2:30 amAugust 30, 2025 2:31 am

Division 2, Chapter 2 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code provides penalties related to navigation in waters of the state. Section 250 provides that, when steam vessels meet, each is required to turn to the right, so as to...

Property Rights During Marriage

August 29, 2025 2:30 amAugust 29, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 4, Part 1, Chapter 3, deals with property rights during marriage. Section 750 provides that spouses may hold property as joint tenants or tenants in common, or as community property, or as community property with...

Administration of Oaths

August 28, 2025 2:30 amAugust 28, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Code of Civil Procedure in Part 4, Title 6, Chapter 3 deals with the administration of oaths and affirmations. Section 2093 provides that a court, judge or clerk of a court, justice, notary public, and officer or person authorized...

Thoughts on the Lawsuit Against Prop. 50

August 27, 2025 2:20 pmAugust 27, 2025 2:24 pm

As I have been asked about my thoughts regarding the legislative process challenges to the redistricting legislative package, I prepared this brief article in response. Being the legislative geek that I am, as well as teaching the course “Lawmaking in...