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How California Statutes Are Made

June 20, 2026 2:00 pmJune 20, 2026 2:01 pm

The California Legislature, like its federal counterpart, is bicameral (meaning it has two houses) with the Assembly (which has 80 members) and the Senate (which has 40 members) and the two houses meet in biennial sessions. There are essentially two...

California Judges Are Major Contributor to State’s Poor Business Climate

March 13, 2026 1:00 pmMarch 13, 2026 1:01 pm

A variety of businesses, ranging from Yamaha to Public Storage, have announced recently that they will leave California. Each announcement has drawn attention to the state’s poor business climate. The Governor and Legislature attract most of the blame, but the...

John Moorlach: If I Were Governor, Here are Ten Ideas I’d Pursue to save California

December 15, 2025 3:30 amDecember 15, 2025 3:31 am

Recently I was challenged to list what I would do, if elected Governor of California, to fix the once Golden State. We know that the 31st state doesn’t need another Gubernatorial candidate. Since I’m a registered Republican, the voter registration...

An Introduction to the California Legislature and the Legislative Process

November 2, 2025 2:00 pmNovember 2, 2025 2:01 pm

This general overview of the California legislative process is intended to acquaint those new to the State Capitol with basic information to appreciate different aspects of the process and some of the players in the legislative process. The website of...

California Bills: Introduced Versus Enacted

October 19, 2025 2:00 pmOctober 19, 2025 9:21 pm

I am often asked about the number of bills that get introduced each year in comparison to the number of bills that actually get to the Governor’s Desk, and then the number of bills that ultimately get signed into law...

Some Key Reminders with a ‘Governor’s Reorganization Plans’

May 6, 2025 10:41 amMay 6, 2025 10:41 am

Because GRP 1 was introduced on May 5, I wanted to review the key points of what happens to a Governor’s Reorganization Plans (GRP) in the Legislature. What is the Governor’s reorganization authority? The California Constitution grants the Governor, subject to...

The Last Thing California Needs is Katie Porter, Kamala Harris, and Gavin Newsom

March 17, 2025 10:41 amMarch 17, 2025 10:42 am

As expected, former Representative Katie Porter declared that she is running for Governor of California. This followed an announcement that former Vice President Kamala Harris will decide by the end of Summer 2025 on whether she will run for governor...