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Asm. Levine Motion in Assembly to Compel Lawmakers Report COVID Vaccine Status Voted Down

September 1, 2021 4:48 pm

Assemblyman Marc Levine (D-San Rafael), author of HR 71, which would compel members of the Assembly to provide proof of a COVID vaccine or lose salary and benefits, tried to force a motion and vote on the Assembly Floor Wednesday...

How Do the Final Two Weeks of the 2021 Legislative Session Look?

August 27, 2021 2:32 pmAugust 27, 2021 4:36 pm

As the California Legislative Session wraps up in two weeks to conclude in 2021 Session, we wanted to look at the pending legislation and the timing of final bill actions. The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn on Friday, September 20....

California Assembly Members Compelled to Show Proof of COVID Vaccine or Lose Salary, New Legislation Says

August 26, 2021 9:33 amAugust 26, 2021 9:33 am

A House Resolution introduced late Wednesday evening in the California State Assembly would compel members of the Assembly to provide proof of a COVID vaccine or “else the Member shall be suspended from exercising the powers of the office, and...

Phrases You Might Hear on the Floors of the California Legislature

October 8, 2020 8:33 amOctober 8, 2020 8:48 am

As Capitol observers watch the Floor Sessions of the California State Assembly and State Senate, they may hear some of the following phrases. In determining what these phrases actually mean, we can consult the Legislative Counsel’s Glossary of Terms. “Parliamentary...

No Justice Yet for Republican Assembly Candidate Falsely Accused of Sexual Harassment During 2018 Election

May 6, 2020 2:24 pmMay 6, 2020 9:49 pm

Philip Graham was systematically cheated out of a fair election — and an Assembly office — by a woman many believe was put up to accuse him of sexual assault. Graham was falsely accused of inappropriately grabbing and kissing Nichole...

Fake Robocalls Falsely Accusing Assembly Candidate Phil Graham Garner $10M FCC Fine

January 13, 2020 2:09 amJanuary 13, 2020 2:39 pm

Phil Graham, a Republican who was the leading candidate for the San Diego 76th Assembly District in 2018, was falsely accused of inappropriately grabbing and kissing a woman against her wishes right before the primary election. Graham, who is the...

Megan Dahle Wins State Assembly Seat In Special Election

November 6, 2019 7:07 pmNovember 7, 2019 6:10 am

Megan Dahle became the newest member of the California Assembly Tuesday night, defeating Elizabeth Betancourt in a special election by over 13,000 votes. Dahle will represent the first district, which includes nine Northeastern Californian counties reaching the borders of...