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What Comes After Reducing Bill Limits?

January 14, 2025 2:30 amJanuary 14, 2025 6:21 am

Now that the bill introduction limits have been reduced in both the Assembly (thank you, Speaker Rivas) and Senate (thank you, PT McGuire), I hope that a few other things might change in the legislative process. First, in light of...

Union-Controlled Lawmakers Lie to Parents, Break Own Laws, Hurt Special Needs Kids

August 11, 2024 11:08 amAugust 11, 2024 11:08 am

California lawmakers’ zealous efforts to hide everything they can from parents regarding their schoolchildren are not only damaging countless vulnerable children, but they could be running the state smack into a clash with federal laws – threatening vital funding for...

Frequently Asked Questions about Gifts and Honoraria and California Legislators

July 2, 2024 2:30 amJuly 2, 2024 2:31 am

What does the state Constitution say about gifts and honoraria for legislators? The California Constitution, in Article IV, Section 5, prohibits any honorarium being paid and limits gifts being made to state legislators. Government Code Title 9 (Political Reform), Chapter...

California’s Last-Minute Budget Maneuver: Retroactive Corporate Taxes on Foreign Dividends

June 14, 2024 2:45 amJune 14, 2024 7:28 am

Imagine if, after carefully planning your household budget based on existing tax rules, you received a letter from the state demanding back taxes for the last five years. That’s exactly what the newest version of the Assembly’s budget proposes for businesses...

Frequently Asked Questions About California Legislative Floor Actions

January 30, 2024 2:50 amJanuary 30, 2024 2:51 am

Can legislators in either house add on or change their votes on bills? The Assembly allows its Members to add or change votes after the vote has been announced, so long as the final vote is not changed. The Senate...

Frequently Asked Questions About California Legislative Ethics

December 14, 2023 9:05 am

Does the “revolving door” limitation apply to legislators and staff alike? Under Article IV, Section 5(e) of the state constitution, “The Legislature shall enact laws that prohibit a Member of the Legislature whose term of office commences on or after...

Globe Quiz on the California Legislative Process

April 17, 2023 6:17 amApril 17, 2023 8:16 am

This quiz is to test your knowledge about the California legislative process. An Enrolled Bill Report (EBR) is prepared only by the Department of Finance when a bill reaches the Governor’s Desk. The California Constitution requires the Legislature to pass...