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Does SB 681 Further the Purposes of the Political Reform Act?

October 12, 2023 2:39 pmOctober 12, 2023 2:39 pm

Current California law, in the Political Reform Act of 1974, allows the Legislature to amend provisions of the PRA. Government Code Section 81012 provides, “This title may be amended or repealed by the procedures set forth in this section.” Thereafter,...

Gov. Newsom Signs Right To Repair Bill Into Law

October 12, 2023 12:19 pm

A bill to require companies to provide consumers with the necessary materials to repair products that were purchased from a manufacturer was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this week, capping off a nearly six-year legislative battle to...

Legal Challenges Brewing with SB 54 Signed into Law this Week

October 12, 2023 10:06 amOctober 12, 2023 10:06 am

A bill that would force venture capitalist (VC) companies in California to disclose the gender and race of the founding members of companies that was signed into law earlier this week may see legal trouble on the horizon as many...

When Did California Democrats Turn Into ‘Democrat Socialists’?

October 11, 2023 6:56 pmOctober 13, 2023 6:22 am

With the horrid Hamas attack on Israel last weekend, we are seeing the best of humanity in the face of the worst of humanity. Outpourings of sorrow, pain, love, comfort, assistance, shelter and contributions are plenty in the face of...

DA Gascon: Disavow the DSA!

October 11, 2023 5:06 pmOctober 11, 2023 6:58 pm

Given that he regularly expounds on hot button issues, the Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys is wondering why District Attorney Goerge Gascon has said nothing about the Hamas attack on Israel. Could it be that Gascon is the...

Different Forms of Mandate Disclaimers

October 11, 2023 4:04 pmOctober 11, 2023 4:04 pm

Bills in the California Legislature can impose a state-mandated local program, which potentially requires reimbursement by the State of California to local agencies and school districts. The California Constitution requires the State to reimburse local agencies and school districts for...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Remove Regulatory Barriers For School Shade Structure Construction

October 11, 2023 12:35 pmOctober 11, 2023 12:35 pm

A bill to remove regulatory barriers for the construction of shade structures at K-12 schools and community colleges was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. Senate Bill 515, authored by Senator Henry Stern (D-Malibu), will specifically limit...