Assembly – California Globe

Another Reason to Limit Bill Introductions?

November 12, 2023 7:52 amNovember 12, 2023 7:52 am

As I did my final review of Governor Newsom’s actions on the 1,046 bills sent to him after the 2023 Legislative Session, I noticed that some of the Governor’s veto messages provide additional rationales for limiting bill introductions. Out of...

Frequently Asked Questions about Motions in the California Legislature

November 9, 2023 6:31 am

What is the process for a motion to adjourn in the Assembly? These motions are not debatable and may not be amended, and are always in order with certain exceptions. A motion to adjourn requires adoption by a majority vote...

What Is ‘Nongeneral Legislation’?

November 2, 2023 2:45 amNovember 2, 2023 2:46 am

Have you ever heard of “nongeneral legislation”? It is defined in the California Government Code. Section 87102.5 provides general prohibitions for any Member of the Legislature who makes, participates in making, or in any way attempts to use the Member’s...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Legislative Process in California

October 26, 2023 2:45 amOctober 26, 2023 6:31 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the legislative process in California. When does the Legislature’s regular session convene? At noon on the first Monday in...

California’s Capitol Has a Deep State

October 25, 2023 4:42 pmOctober 26, 2023 6:56 am

At this moment in time in U.S. history, it is clear to most voters that Democrats have destroyed so much including our once beautiful big cities; how Democrats have weaponized government; how Democrats have damaged so much including the economy,...

Striking a Bill from the File

October 1, 2023 12:55 pmOctober 1, 2023 12:55 pm

One of the most powerful tools in the California Legislature is, thankfully, rarely used. It is the Motion to Strike from the File. What is the “motion to strike from the File”? It basically means striking a legislative measure from...

California Bills: Introduced Versus Enacted

September 19, 2023 12:00 pm

I am often asked about the number of bills that get introduced each year in comparison to the number of bills that actually get to the Governor’s Desk, and the number of bills that ultimately get signed into law or...