Governor – California Globe

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...

Chart of Bill Signing Messages

October 2, 2024 4:34 pmOctober 2, 2024 8:49 pm

In reviewing gubernatorial signing messages over the past two decades, I compiled the following chart of bills that have signing messages. The chart includes the session year, the Governor, the bill number and author, and the subject of the bill....

2023-24 State Assembly: Did You Know?

September 17, 2024 4:03 pmSeptember 17, 2024 4:03 pm

In reviewing the recently-concluded 2023-24 California Legislative Session, the following are three areas of interest for the State Assembly. Bills The first topic is bills. The total number of bill introductions over the 2-year Session was 3,291 Assembly Bills. Of...

2023-24 State Senate: Did You Know?

September 17, 2024 3:44 pmSeptember 17, 2024 3:44 pm

In reviewing the recently-concluded 2023-24 California Legislative Session, the following are three areas of interest for the State Senate. Bills The first topic is bills. The total number of bill introductions over the 2-year Session was 1,530 Senate Bills. Of...

Provisions of Article V that Capitol Insiders Should Know

September 10, 2024 3:58 pmSeptember 10, 2024 3:58 pm

California’s Constitution, like its federal counterpart, provides for the three branches of state government. Article V deals with the executive branch of California government. This article highlights the major provisions of Article V that those working in and around state...

Public Records of the Governor and Legislature

August 22, 2024 6:30 amAugust 22, 2024 6:33 am

California’s Government Code, in Title 1, Division 10, Part 5, Chapter 14, it deals with access to public records of public employees or officials. Article 1 of Chapter 14 concerns the Governor. Article 2 of Chapter 14 deals with the...