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California Labor and Democrats Driving Wildfire Reducing Goat Herders Out of Business

July 14, 2026 6:30 amJuly 14, 2026 6:31 am

After many failed attempts to unionize more agricultural workers in California, Gov. Jerry Brown instead signed into law Assembly Bill 1066 in 2016 by then-Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), and sponsored by the United Farm Workers (UFW) labor union, to require...

Even More Notes on California Legislative Drafting

July 8, 2026 2:30 amJuly 8, 2026 2:31 am

As I continue to review legislation pending in the 2026 California Legislative Session, I have come across more instances that warrant highlighting to those working in and around the State Capitol. The following are those examples: From one bill: (C) It...

Common California Legislative Rule Waivers Granted

July 7, 2026 2:00 pmJuly 7, 2026 2:01 pm

While there are several hundred total rules found in the Joint Rules, Assembly Rules, and Senate Rules in the California Legislature, just over two dozen of them are subject to waiver or suspension by a vote of either or both...

Chart of Officers and Employees of the California Legislature

July 5, 2026 8:04 amJuly 5, 2026 8:04 am

The following chart sets forth the officers and employees of the California Legislature: Type Status Explanation Senate Officers Permanent President pro tempore, one secretary, one Sergeant-at-Arms, one minute clerk and one chaplain. The President PT, secretary Sgt. at Arms, and...

Chart of Common Rule Waivers Granted

July 2, 2026 6:16 amJuly 2, 2026 6:16 am

The following chart lists the most common rule waivers that are granted in the California Legislature: Rule Explanation Joint Rule 55 – 30-day Waiting Period A bill other than the Budget Bill may not be heard or acted upon by...

Chart of Types of Legislative Measures

June 28, 2026 4:23 pmJune 28, 2026 4:23 pm

The following chart sets forth the different forms of legislation used in the California Legislature: Type of Legislation Passage Required by Presented to the Governor Result Bill Assembly and Senate Yes Statute Joint Resolution Assembly and Senate No Not law...

California Budget’s $26 Million Thumb in the Eye to Trump on Trans ‘Healthcare’

June 27, 2026 6:00 amJune 27, 2026 6:01 am

The California Legislature’s proposed budget includes a one-time $26 million General Fund allocation for a Transgender Health Care Fund. Coalition advocates, led by groups like Equality California, describe it as a modest, strategic investment to stabilize “medically necessary” care for...