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Senator Introduces Bill To Collect Data On Public Transit Rider Harassment

February 14, 2023 12:16 pmFebruary 14, 2023 12:16 pm

A bill that would direct the top ten public transit systems in California to collect data on rider harassment for use in improving ridership safety was introduced in the Senate on Monday. Senate Bill 434, authored by Senator Dave Min...

‘Fact Checkers’ Claim California’s Import of Alaskan Oil isn’t Really an ‘Import’

February 14, 2023 11:26 amFebruary 15, 2023 5:32 pm

The Sacramento Bee published an article last week claiming that it’s not true that Californians are paying higher gas prices because the state no longer produces most of its own oil and instead imports the majority of its supply. “Claim: Californians...

Express Versus Implied Repeals of California Statutes

February 14, 2023 6:57 amFebruary 14, 2023 7:06 am

What is the difference between an express repeal and an implied repeal of a statute? An express repeal is relatively obvious because the Legislature has definitely “expressed” its intent to repeal a particular statute. A reader may see language such...

Gov. Newsom Signs New Executive Order To Help Retain Water Against Extreme Weather Events

February 13, 2023 9:07 pmFebruary 13, 2023 9:07 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an new executive order on Monday to help retain water in the state against future droughts. According to a press release released by the Governor, the new executive order came about as a direct response to...

New Bill Would End the Use Of Police K-9 Units

February 13, 2023 6:00 pmFebruary 13, 2023 6:00 pm

A bill that would end the use of police K-9 units, also known as police units involving trained police dogs, in many criminal situations was introduced to the Assembly on Monday. Assembly Bill 742, authored by Assemblyman Corey Jackson (D-Moreno...

Unions Are Behind California’s Latest Wealth Tax Proposal

February 13, 2023 2:32 pmFebruary 14, 2023 5:35 pm

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. This adage applies well to ideas for new ways to tax Californians. Every election cycle we see new ways to be taxed, and higher tax rates, but rarely will we see a...

Federal Constitutional Limitations on the California Legislature

February 13, 2023 1:16 pmFebruary 13, 2023 1:22 pm

When drafting and considering bills in the California Legislature, bill drafters and legislators in this state need to be aware of some of the limitations on state legislatures imposed by the federal Constitution. The United States Constitution is generally viewed...