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Bill to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Signed Into Law

September 25, 2024 2:45 amSeptember 25, 2024 2:46 am

Following over four years of multiple bill attempts, a bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California was finally signed into law by Governor Newsom this week. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), would...

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Controversial Illegal Immigrant University Hiring Bill

September 23, 2024 1:06 pmSeptember 23, 2024 6:40 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom soundly vetoed a controversial bill on Sunday that, if passed, would have allowed public universities and colleges to hire illegal immigrants, marking the second time this month that the Governor has vetoed a major piece of illegal...

Illegal Immigrant University Hiring Bill Awaits Governor’s Decision

September 3, 2024 1:29 pmSeptember 3, 2024 1:29 pm

Throughout most of this session, the primary illegal immigrant bill focused on has been AB 1840. The bill would expand eligibility of the California Dream for All program to illegal immigrants by removing any disqualifications based on an applicants immigration...

Bill to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Passes Senate

August 30, 2024 4:59 pmAugust 30, 2024 6:36 pm

A bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California passed the Senate this week, moving the bill to the Governor’s Desk. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), would require the department to issue a...

Bill Aimed to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Passes Assembly Committee

July 8, 2024 5:08 pmJuly 8, 2024 5:08 pm

A bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California passed the Assembly Transportation Committee during the weekend, moving it to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for a vote next month. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced For Third Time in Senate

February 1, 2022 3:35 pm

A bill that would add numerous regulations to off-highway vehicle (OHV) events on public land was introduced in the Senate for the third time in three years on Monday, with supporters hoping that the bill will make it through both...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced Again in Senate

January 18, 2021 6:13 pm

During the week, a competition motorcycle and ATV bill that would add numerous regulations to off-road and racing events on public land was introduced in the Senate following a similar bill failing to pass due to last year’s shortened, COVID-19...