Chris Micheli – Page 8 – California Globe

A Few Bill Drafting Observations

April 19, 2026 4:11 pmApril 19, 2026 4:11 pm

In reviewing some of the newly-introduced bills in the 2026 California Legislative Session, I came across a few interesting provisions. Expanded Notwithstanding Clause I came across this relatively new language, which adds everything after “notwithstanding any other law.” I’m not...

Avian Influenza Act

April 19, 2026 2:30 amApril 19, 2026 7:52 am

Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Fish and Game Code deals with birds. Section 3860 names this chapter the Avian Influenza Wildlife Surveillance Act. Section 3861 contains five legislative findings and declarations. Section 3862 requires the...

A Second Type of Consent Calendar

April 18, 2026 5:54 pmApril 18, 2026 5:54 pm

In the Senate Appropriations Committee, under Senate Rule 28.8, the Chair of the fiscal committee must send to the Senate Floor any non-appropriation measure for which “(a) any additional state costs are not significant and do not and will not...

Workers’ Compensation Arbitration

April 18, 2026 2:30 amApril 18, 2026 2:31 am

Division 4, Part 3.5 concerns arbitration in the workers’ compensation laws of California. Section 5270 provides that this part does not apply in cases where an injured employee or dependent is involved unless the employee or dependent is represented by...

Use Tax Exemptions

April 17, 2026 2:00 pmApril 17, 2026 2:01 pm

Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code deals with exemptions under the California Use Tax Law. Section 6401 provides that the storage, use, or other consumption in this state of...

Fines and Penalties in the Fish and Game Code

April 17, 2026 2:30 amApril 17, 2026 2:31 am

Division 9, Chapter 1 of the California Fish and Game Code deals with general provisions related to fines and penalties. Section 12000 provides that any violation of this code, or of any rule, regulation, or order made or adopted under...

Administration of the Franchise Investment Law

April 16, 2026 3:13 pmApril 16, 2026 3:13 pm

Corporations Code Title 4, Division 5, Part 5 deals with securities administration under the Franchise Investment Law in California. Section 31500 requires the commissioner to charge and collect the fees fixed by this section. All fees and charges collected under...