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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,...

Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Democracy in California

October 24, 2023 2:45 amOctober 27, 2023 3:25 pm

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the three forms of direct democracy in California: What is an initiative? The initiative is the power of the...

Frequently Asked Questions about the California Legislature

October 23, 2023 2:45 amOctober 23, 2023 2:46 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding the California Legislature: Does the Legislature share it lawmaking power with voters? Yes, because the people reserve to themselves...

Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Drafting in California

October 22, 2023 7:55 amOctober 22, 2023 7:55 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding bill drafting in California: Which types of bills take effect immediately upon being signed by the Governor? Statutes calling...

What Is Improper Influence in the California Legislature?

October 21, 2023 8:29 amOctober 21, 2023 8:29 am

California’s Constitution, in Article IV that deals with the legislative branch of state government, makes it a felony for a person who seeks to improperly influence the vote or official action of a state legislator. Section 15 of Article IV...

Are Legislative Findings in Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Act Bills Necessary?

October 20, 2023 8:01 amOctober 20, 2023 8:01 am

The California Legislature sent to the Governor at the end of the 2023 Legislative Session a measure, Assembly Bill 1479, which dealt with pupil health and social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports. Governor Newsom vetoed the bill due to budgetary...