Department of Consumer Affairs

California Back With New Reparations Bill for ‘Descendants of Slaves Seeking Licenses’

February 20, 2025 2:55 amFebruary 21, 2025 7:21 am

Even after all of California Democrats’ failed attempts at reparations legislation, here comes one more… Being a descendent of a slave will get you special priority when applying for a professional license in non-slave state California. No joke. Assembly Bill...

Human Composting Burial Signed into Law by Gov. Newsom

September 20, 2022 2:09 pmSeptember 21, 2022 4:30 pm

A bill to allow Californians to choose to be composted after death, along with cremation and burial options, was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this week. Assembly Bill 351, authored by Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), will...

New Sports Wagering Ballot Measure Submitted

August 13, 2021 8:38 amAugust 13, 2021 8:54 am

On August 12, a proposed initiative was submitted to the Attorney General for title and summary concerning sports wagering. It is 21-0009 and titled “California Sports Wagering and Consumer Protection Act.” Its listed proponents are Helen Fisicaro, Raul Peralez, and...

Gov. Newsom, Legislature Announce New $9.6 Billion COVID-19 Economic Relief Package

February 17, 2021 7:34 pmFebruary 18, 2021 12:43 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced that they reached an agreement on a new economic relief package worth $9.6 billion. The package, which aims at relief...

California Small Businesses Given Several Tax Extensions by Executive Order

March 31, 2020 1:38 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an Executive Order granting small businesses across California time extensions over filing taxes, refunds, and for different business licenses due to timing and staffing issues stemming from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Under Executive Order...