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A vital and common aspect of lobbying in California and other jurisdictions is to join forces with other similarly situated parties so that a larger group is more powerful and effective than a single voice or even just a few....

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Different Vote Requirements for California Legislative Actions and Bills

November 6, 2019 7:26 amNovember 6, 2019 7:28 am

Most Capitol observers are only aware of majority vote and 2/3 majority vote requirements for California legislation. However, there are actually several other categories of vote requirements on bills that come before the Legislature. The following are those categories and...

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Utility Breakup Plan: Two Attorneys Say ‘PG&E Too Big to Succeed’

November 5, 2019 2:05 amNovember 5, 2019 8:19 pm

The opening paragraph of a lawsuit names the California Public Utilities Commission, California Department of Water Resources, California Department of Finance Director Keely Bosler, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and all of the CPUC Commissioners, Marybel Batjer, Liane Randolph, Martha Guzman...

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Obstacles Faced in the Legislative Process

November 4, 2019 2:16 amNovember 3, 2019 9:23 pm

As one might contemplate, there are numerous obstacles to overcome during the legislative process in California. These are generally categorized as policy, fiscal and political obstacles that may have to be addressed as a bill travels through the legislative process....

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Regular vs. Special Sessions in the California Legislature

October 23, 2019 5:03 amOctober 22, 2019 10:01 pm

The California Legislature can meet in regular, special or joint sessions. A “session” is the designated period of time in which the Legislature meets. A “joint” session, which can occur in a regular or special session, is one in which...

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Role of the Judiciary in the Lawmaking Process

October 14, 2019 6:05 amOctober 14, 2019 7:03 am

Members of the state and federal judiciary branches play a role in the California lawmaking process as a part of our government’s system of “checks and balances.” When California statutes or regulations are legally challenged, for example, then the state...

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Utilizing Lobbying Coalitions

Different Vote Requirements for California Legislative Actions and Bills

Utility Breakup Plan: Two Attorneys Say ‘PG&E Too Big to Succeed’

Obstacles Faced in the Legislative Process

Sponsored Bills: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

Regular vs. Special Sessions in the California Legislature

Role of the Judiciary in the Lawmaking Process