California Legislature – Page 32

Looming Spending Cap Threatens Health-Care Availability

May 31, 2024 3:25 pmMay 31, 2024 3:25 pm

Having caused homeowner insurers to flee the state, it looks like the California Legislature is about to repeat its mistake, this time with health insurers. California is poised to cap health care spending. A 3.5% spending cap starts next year...

Frequently Asked Questions about Possible Influences on State Agencies

May 31, 2024 2:30 amMay 31, 2024 2:31 am

How does the Governor influence state agencies? If the agency is within the line authority of the Governor, or if the Governor appoints the director of the entity, the Governor can issue directives to the agency or to the CEO....

Frequently Asked Questions about California Bills with Different Vote Requirements

May 30, 2024 2:30 amMay 29, 2024 9:50 pm

How many possible vote requirements are there for bills in the California Legislature? There are six possible vote thresholds required for passage of bills in order to enact a statute. Which bills require a 55% vote? In the 2023 Session,...

Plastic Bag Ban Fraud: California Lawmakers Vote to Now Ban ‘Reusable’ Plastic Grocery Bags

May 28, 2024 5:22 pmMay 28, 2024 5:22 pm

After forcing California grocery shoppers into “reusable” plastic bags at .10 cents a piece, flighty lawmakers are trying to ban them outright now. California lawmakers have voted to do away with reusable plastic bags – again. Assembly Bill 2236 and...

Frequently Asked Questions about Comparing Federal and State Legislative Branches

May 28, 2024 2:30 amMay 28, 2024 2:31 am

Where is the Congress established in law? The Constitution of the United States (Article I, Sections 1-10) spells out the authority of Congress to make laws. Is the Congress of power limited? Congress’ authority cannot conflict with the 10th Amendment...

California Has Sacrificed its Energy Stability on the Altar of Green Energy ideology

May 24, 2024 2:55 amMay 24, 2024 2:56 am

State leaders’ energy mandates mean higher electricity prices for Californians. If you heard angry shouts of protest last month, it was likely your neighbors opening their electricity bills. These echoes of protest reverberated even more loudly in March when PG&E...

Frequently Asked Questions about California Constitution Article VII

May 22, 2024 2:30 amMay 22, 2024 2:31 am

How many sections does Article 7 have? This article contains eleven sections. What does Article 7 relate to? It relates to public officers and employees Who is included in the state’s civil service system? Section 1 states that the civil...