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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...

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....

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...

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...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Limiting Rifle Purchases In California, and Many Other Gun Control Bills

October 13, 2019 8:34 amOctober 17, 2019 11:24 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed a slew of bills further restricting Californians ability to purchase guns and rifles, and expanding red flag laws. Perhaps the most egregious is Senate Bill 61 by Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-Lan Canada/Flintridge), which prohibits individuals...

Gov. Newsom Has Until Sunday October 13 to Sign or Veto Bills

October 12, 2019 9:53 am

California Globe contributor Chris Micheli reports through Friday, October 11, Governor Gavin Newsom has acted on 809 bills out of the 1,042 sent to him. He has signed 763 and vetoed 46 bills (5.7% veto rate). That leaves 233 bills...

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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

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Limiting Rifle Purchases In California, and Many Other Gun Control Bills

Gov. Newsom Has Until Sunday October 13 to Sign or Veto Bills