Legislature – Page 1193 – California Globe

Lawmakers Kill $3.5 Billion Wildfire And Climate Change Bill

August 31, 2020 5:52 pm

On Sunday, a bill that would have raised $3.5 billion in wildfire and climate change projects by extending utility fees, as well as establish funds to pay for expenditure plans, was halted by Lawmakers only 5 days after being introduced...

Reparation Task Force Bill Passes Assembly, Senate

August 31, 2020 2:33 pm

During the weekend, a recently amended bill that would create a task force to issue recommendations on reparations for African Americans in California was passed in both the Senate and Assembly during floor votes, moving the legislation on to the...

Firearm Microstamping Bill Passes Senate, Awaits Governor’s Signature

August 31, 2020 9:29 am

On Friday, the California Senate passed a bill that would require newer model handguns sold in California to be microstamped, moving the bill to the Governor’s desk to await his signature. AB 2847 and microstamping Assembly Bill 2847, authored by...

Seat of Government

August 31, 2020 6:28 amAugust 31, 2020 6:29 am

The seat of a government is generally defined as the building or buildings where a government exercises its duties and responsibilities as set forth in a constitution or charter. In most jurisdictions, the capital of the city, state or country...

AB 3262 Would Create Strict Liability for Electronic Marketplaces

August 29, 2020 2:24 pmAugust 29, 2020 2:41 pm

California case law provides for strict liability for defective products that injure persons that are placed into market by manufacturers and retailers. The main exemption from liability is for products inherently unsafe and the product is known to be unsafe...

News Coverage of Government Agencies

August 29, 2020 7:04 amAugust 29, 2020 7:10 am

Government Code Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 1.5 deals with news coverage of governmental agencies. Chapter 1.5 was added to the law in 1965 and contains Sections 6090 and 6091. Section 6090 provides that “It is the public policy in...

Two New Tax Bills Arise in Waning Days of Session

August 29, 2020 6:58 amAugust 29, 2020 7:01 am

On August 28, Assembly Bill 1876 was amended to make a series of tax law changes. AB 1876 is authored by the Assembly Committee on Budget and it would amend Section 17052 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. As a...