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Rule Waivers Heard on the California Assembly Floor

April 23, 2022 6:32 amApril 23, 2022 6:36 am

In both houses of the California Legislature, legislators can vote to suspend rules governing their procedures. Those watching State Assembly Floor Sessions may hear the Majority Floor Leader rise and seek unanimous consent to suspend particular Assembly Rules (AR). AR...

Department of Finance Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment Regulations

April 22, 2022 7:07 pmApril 22, 2022 7:14 pm

There are 27 Titles of the California Code of Regulations, which contain the thousands of regulations in effect in the State of California. In Title 1, “General Provisions,” Division 3, there are regulations for the Department of Finance. The following...

Appropriations Bills for Public Assistance

April 22, 2022 10:01 amApril 22, 2022 10:06 am

Under existing California law, there is the State Supplementary Program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (SSP), which requires the California Department of Social Services to contract with the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services to make payments...

Office of Administrative Law Regulations

April 21, 2022 3:42 pmApril 21, 2022 3:47 pm

There are 27 Titles of the California Code of Regulations, which contain the thousands of regulations in effect in the State of California. In Title 1, “General Provisions,” Division 1, there are regulations for the Office of Administrative Law. The...

Opposition Continues to Grow Against Dog and Cat Bill of Rights Legislation

April 21, 2022 12:34 pm

A returning bill that would give dogs and cats in California expanded legal protections and rights faced drastically increased opposition this week following many dog owner and veterinarian groups announcing their stance against the proposed law. Assembly Bill 1881, authored...

Tied-House Restriction Exception Bills in California

April 21, 2022 8:43 amApril 21, 2022 8:46 am

California has a “tied-house restriction” law that is contained in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (ABCA). The ABCA is found in the Business and Professions Code, Division 9 (“Alcoholic Beverages”). Chapter 1, Section 23000 specifies that Division 9 is known...

Assembly Judiciary Committee Passes Bill To Allow Firearm Industry to be Sued by Governments and Victims

April 21, 2022 2:43 amApril 21, 2022 1:41 pm

A bill to make it easier for local governments and gun violence victims to sue gun makers was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday. Assembly Bill 1594, authored by Assemblymen Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Chris Ward (D-San Diego) and Mike...