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California ‘No Tax On Tips’ Bill Halted in Senate Committee

May 28, 2025 2:45 amMay 28, 2025 2:46 am

A bill that would create a California state income tax deduction for tips was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee over the weekend, being one of over 400 pieces of legislation being sent to the Suspense File. Senate Bill 17,...

Bill to Block Immigration Enforcement Officers Nearby Schools Passes Senate Committee

April 4, 2025 3:59 amApril 4, 2025 4:00 am

A bill to restrict local educational agencies and local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement officers, and bar immigration authorities from entering schools unless they have a valid warrant or court order, was passed in the Senate...

.65 Cent-Per-Gallon Tax-Hike Halted By CARB Following Rejection By Office Of Administrative Law

February 20, 2025 2:45 amFebruary 20, 2025 2:46 am

A Low Carbon Fuel Standard gas tax increase by .65 cents previously approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was halted on Tuesday following mandate changes being rejected by the Office Of Administrative Law. In November of last year,...

2024 Election Was Major Success for California GOP as State Senate Leaders Celebrate Major Gains

November 22, 2024 1:48 pmNovember 22, 2024 2:25 pm

In a statement on Friday, Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones (R-San Diego) announced that with all state Senate races now called, the 2024 election was a major success, with the number of GOP held state Senate seats climbing from 8...

Bill Expands Debt Management, Settlement Services Signed Into Law By Gov. Newsom

August 22, 2024 2:45 amAugust 22, 2024 2:46 am

A bill that grants nonprofit financial counseling agencies a one-time adjustment to their fee schedule so they may continue to provide debt management and settlement services to Californians was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. Senate Bill...

Senate Republicans Blast School Law Enforcement Limitation Bill

August 21, 2024 2:45 amAugust 21, 2024 2:46 am

Senate Republicans spoke out against a bill on Tuesday that would, if passed, no longer require schools notify law enforcement if an employee is attacked or threatened, with police only being called if the attack caused bodily harm that requires...

Bill Aimed at Modernizing Mental Health Services, Supervision Standards Signed Into Law

August 7, 2024 2:45 amAugust 7, 2024 2:46 am

A bill aimed at aimed at modernizing mental health services and supervision standards was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. Senate Bill 1024, authored by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), would expand the law on where mental...