California Legislature – Page 76

Ceaseless CA Dept. of Public Health Commercials Push Covid Boosters, Testing, Masking Up

December 23, 2022 8:24 amDecember 27, 2022 10:43 am

UPDATED BELOW: The California Department of Public Health is running ceaseless commercials on radio repeatedly telling listeners, “Boost your immune system with the Covid booster and flu shot… wash your hands… and cover your mouth when you cough… take a...

Promoting Employment Growth

December 21, 2022 5:38 pmDecember 21, 2022 5:42 pm

In California’s Government Code, there is a section on state economic policy, specifically a policy for promoting employment growth. Government Code Section 15900 sets forth a legislative declaration that it is the continuing policy and responsibility of the state to...

The Use of Floor Alerts in the California Legislature

December 11, 2022 8:42 amDecember 11, 2022 8:46 am

As part of lobbying efforts in the California Legislature, when a bill reaches the Floors of either the State Assembly or the State Senate, lobbyists and lobbying organizations often utilize “floor alerts” for distribution to legislative offices. Are these helpful...

Pitching Projects for Budget Funding

December 10, 2022 8:39 amDecember 10, 2022 8:44 am

Part of the California budget process, certainly when the State’s General Fund enjoys a surplus of revenues, is for legislators and interested parties to pursue funding for a specific project in California. For example, proponents may desire funding for a...

AB 1 – Details of the Legislative Staff Unionization Legislation

December 9, 2022 9:37 amDecember 9, 2022 10:03 am

On December 5, 2022, Assembly Bill 1 was introduced by Assembly Members Tina McKinnor, Isaac Bryan, Matt Haney, Ash Kalra, Alex Lee, Kevin McCarty, and Eloise Reyes. It is also co-authored by 13 other Assembly Members and 7 Senators. AB...

What Are the Department of Finance’s Required Reports to the Legislature?

December 9, 2022 7:08 amDecember 9, 2022 7:12 am

California Government Code Section 13308 requires five reports to the Legislature that must be submitted by the Director of the Governor’s Department of Finance (DOF). The state Constitution only requires the Governor to submit his or her budget within the...

A sea of empty desks inside the California State Assembly

CPAC Study: Record Political Polarization Found in State Lawmaker Votes Across the Nation

December 8, 2022 8:08 am

Last week the Globe reported California’s elected lawmakers’ ranking has lowered the state 3 spots in a new 50 state analysis. The the Center for Legislative Accountability recently released its annual California Lawmaker Scorecard, and as a surprise to no one,...