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Drafting Checklist for Creating a New Entity in California

February 5, 2023 8:39 amFebruary 5, 2023 8:45 am

When drafting a bill to create a new entity or commission in California law, the following are some of the component parts of that legislation: Membership and Qualifications. A committee should be composed of an odd number of members to...

Is Darrell Steinberg the Best Choice for Appellate Court Judge?

December 28, 2022 8:21 amDecember 28, 2022 11:43 am

California Democratic politician Jesse Unruh’s famous description of Sacramento lobbyists rings true even today: “If you can’t eat their food, drink their booze, screw their women and then vote against them, you have no business being up here.” Unruh also said,...

Ceaseless CA Dept. of Public Health Commercials Push Covid Boosters, Testing, Masking Up

December 23, 2022 8:24 amDecember 27, 2022 10:43 am

UPDATED BELOW: The California Department of Public Health is running ceaseless commercials on radio repeatedly telling listeners, “Boost your immune system with the Covid booster and flu shot… wash your hands… and cover your mouth when you cough… take a...

When Resolutions Are Not Adopted by the CA Legislature

September 19, 2022 5:22 pmSeptember 19, 2022 3:29 pm

There are three types of resolutions considered in the California Legislature; they are joint, concurrent, and house resolutions. In general, they are considered throughout the legislative session, just like bills and constitutional amendments. Nonetheless, pursuant to Assembly Rule 74, which...

Comparing California’s Constitution

September 7, 2022 8:30 amSeptember 7, 2022 8:33 am

The State of California’s Constitution was ratified on May 7, 1879. California’s first constitution was ratified on November 13, 1849, which was prior the state’s admission into the United States in 1850. Since its enactment in 1879, the California Constitution...

Why is Gov. Newsom Pushing Stricter Climate and Energy Goals?

August 11, 2022 3:06 pmAugust 13, 2022 7:33 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing even stricter climate and energy goals, claiming this will prevent the immutable impact of climate change. But now, the governor is ramping up this push, asking the Legislature to increasing the 2030 goal for greenhouse...

What Are the Miscellaneous Provisions of the California Constitution?

May 30, 2022 7:28 amMay 30, 2022 7:32 am

Did you know that the Constitution of the State of California actually has “miscellaneous” provisions? Article XX contains ten topics that are lumped together under “Miscellaneous Subjects.” So, what are those provisions? First, Article 20 was adopted in 1879 as...