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Legislative Lingo

September 27, 2019 6:05 amSeptember 27, 2019 7:11 am

It probably does not come as a surprise, but those working in and around California’s Capitol use a number of terms or “lingo” to describe aspects of the legislative process. The following is a compilation of some of the more...

RECAP: AB 1254, All But Ending Bobcat Hunting In California

September 26, 2019 7:46 pm

In a push to eliminate trophy hunting practices in California, Bobcat hunting will be all but eliminated under AB 1254. What is it? Assembly Bill 1254. Under the bill, hunting, trapping or killing a bobcat, except in extreme circumstances,...

RECAP: AB 1186, Increasing The Fees In Pawn Shops Across The State

September 26, 2019 6:36 pmSeptember 27, 2019 11:17 am

Pawn shops have become the latest part of the loan industry to see favorable new laws. What is it? Assembly Bill 1186. The bill increases payment and fee amounts instituted at pawn shops. Previous law stipulated that loan setup fees...

RECAP: AB 1638, Expanding The Parameters Of Search Warrants To Include Recorded Data

September 26, 2019 5:21 pmSeptember 27, 2019 12:30 pm

Under a new bill, warranted searches have been expanded to include recorded digital information. What is it? Assembly Bill 1638. AB 1638 allows search warrants to be issued if the property being seized is recorded electronic data, namely in the...

RECAP: SB 167, The Bill That Would Give Backup Power To Those Affected By Wildfires

September 26, 2019 2:20 amSeptember 25, 2019 10:21 pm

Under SB 167, those receiving medical baseline allowances, such as people who cannot leave their home due to their illness or condition, would continue to receive power in areas that otherwise wouldn’t have it due to wildfires. What is it? ...

Challenges to Lawmaking in California

September 25, 2019 8:07 amSeptember 25, 2019 8:17 am

Individuals and groups engaged in California’s lawmaking process may find several challenges in their legislative endeavors. There are institutional challenges, as well as political ones, that complicate the legislative process and that must be overcome to achieve a successful outcome...

Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration After EPA Revokes The State’s Vehicle Emissions Standards

September 25, 2019 6:40 amSeptember 25, 2019 10:19 pm

Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a lawsuit opposing President Donald Trump and his administration for revoking California’s ability to set their own car emissions standards. Becerra is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Air Resources Board, 24 Attorneys...