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AB 2932 Proposes Mandated Four-Day Workweek

April 16, 2022 4:12 pmApril 18, 2022 9:09 am

Assembly Members Evan Low and Cristina Garcia are joint authors of Assembly Bill 2932, which would amend Section 510 of the California Labor Code to change the definition of a “workweek” in this state. Existing state law defines the term...

Why Do California Codes Have General Provisions?

April 16, 2022 7:53 amApril 16, 2022 7:58 am

At the beginning of all 29 Codes that contain all of California’s statutes, there is either a section titled “General Provisions” or “Preliminary Matters.” What are these sections and what purpose do they serve? These general or preliminary provisions often...

What Is in California’s Streets and Highways Code?

April 15, 2022 7:31 pmApril 16, 2022 8:37 am

The California Streets and Highways Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Streets and Highways Code contains 19 Divisions. There are also numerous parts, chapters, and articles containing hundreds of code sections, or individual statutes. The...

What’s With CA Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Crusade Against Financial Institution Fees?

April 15, 2022 4:29 pmApril 16, 2022 7:12 am

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has lately devoted lots of time and energy taking aim at the fees financial institutions charge customers. But it’s unclear what the basis is for his crusade against overdraft fees and mortgage service processing fees...

Is Plagiarism Allowed in Bill Drafting?

April 15, 2022 8:13 amApril 15, 2022 8:16 am

Not only is plagiarism allowed in bill drafting, but also it is strongly required. Why? For the simple reason that we want consistency in the drafting of statutes. According to the Oxford Dictionary, “plagiarism” is defined as “the practice of...

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What Is in California’s Revenue and Taxation Code?

April 15, 2022 6:30 amApril 15, 2022 6:30 am

The California Revenue and Taxation Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. All of California’s tax laws, numbering in the thousands, are contained in this Code, encompassing personal and corporate tax laws, sales and use taxes, property...

Creating a Joint Powers Authority in Legislation

April 14, 2022 7:09 amApril 14, 2022 7:18 am

On occasion, a new “joint powers authority” is created in California state law. How is that done? California’s Government Code in Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5 (“Joint Exercise of Powers”) contains Sections 6500 – 6539.7. Section 6500.1 specifies that...