Senate Appropriations Committee – Page 6

Second Try Legislation to Ban Smokeless Tobacco Products Passes Senate Approps

June 23, 2020 7:21 amJune 23, 2020 7:29 am

In May, California Globe reported on a bill to ban flavored tobacco, but it was evident there would be amendments. Senate Bill 793, written by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), would make it illegal for any store that sells tobacco...

Senator Wiener Attempts to Remove Key Parts of Controversial Small Business Lease Bill

June 9, 2020 2:57 pmJune 9, 2020 9:46 pm

On Monday, shortly before the Tuesday Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, a bill that would alter lease termination perimeters in the wake of the coronavirus-caused economic downturn was nearly given significant changes. Big amendment changes to SB 939 Originally, Senate Bill...

Off-Road Competition Motorcycles, ATVs Face Major Changes in New Bill

June 4, 2020 2:40 pm

On Wednesday, a competition motorcycle and ATV bill that would add numerous regulations to off-road and racing events on public land was given a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing date of June 9th. Senate Bill 1024, written by Senator Brian Jones...

Legalized Sports Betting Bill Passes Senate Committee

June 3, 2020 2:26 pm

On Tuesday, California moved closer to legalizing sports betting with the Senate Governmental Organization Committee passing a bill 9-3 along party lines to change the state constitution to allow such betting at select locations across the state. SCA 6 and...

Mail-In Ballot Bill Passes Senate Committee, Moves Up to Appropriations

June 2, 2020 5:29 pmJune 3, 2020 11:49 am

On Tuesday, a bill that would authorize sending a mail-in ballot to every registered voter in California passed the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee by a vote of 4 to 1. One step forward for a second statewide ballot...

Cancelled Appropriations Meeting, Budget Discussions Adds to Delays of Pending Legislation

June 2, 2020 2:17 pmJune 2, 2020 2:31 pm

On Monday, due to escalating George Floyd riots and protests in Sacramento, the state Senate cancelled all meetings and hearings, with Governor Gavin Newsom ordering all government buildings in the downtown to shut down. The delay, compounded by Sacramento Mayor...

Emergency Generator Bill to Face Divisive Appropriations Committee

June 1, 2020 2:17 pm

After passing a major Committee vote last week, a bill that would allow critical facilities such as water pumps and fire stations to operate emergency backup generators during power outages will face a divisive Senate Appropriations Committee in the next...