The Globe’s Gascon Interview
We at the Globe try to be fair so we reached out to current Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to set up an “end of the campaign” chat – you know, how does he think his run against...
Legislature
California Legislative Office Facilities
Article 5.5 deals with legislative office facilities. Section 9115 provides that, in order to adequately provide for the proper housing and administrative requirements of the Legislature, it is necessary for the Legislature to acquire and finance additional legislative office facilities...
An Introduction to Bill Drafting in California
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 1 of the California Constitution, the Legislature and the People share the lawmaking power. In drafting legislation (including proposed initiatives by the people), California’s Office of Legislative Counsel follows a number of drafting principles. First,...
Overwhelming Support for Prop 36 Final Poll Shows
A strong October push against Proposition 36, which will make multiple changes to California drug and theft laws, failed to materialize any significant changes on Friday when the new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) poll found that 60%...
Disability Benefits under the California UI Code
The California Unemployment Insurance Code in Division 1, Part 2, Chapter 2, Article 1 deals with eligibility for disability benefits. Section 2625 states that unemployment compensation disability benefits are payable from the Disability Fund to individuals who are eligible to...
Without an Annual Audit for Last 3 Years, Portola Valley Embarrassed by WSJ
The last thing a subscriber wants to see in The Wall Street Journal is their city being taken to task. This just happened to the city of Portola Valley. Residents saw the following opinion headline: “The Billionaire Town in California...
Permanent Officers and Employees in the Legislature
Article 2 deals with permanent officers and employees. Section 9170 provides that the officers and employees of the Senate are: President; President pro tempore, one secretary, one Sergeant-at-Arms, one minute clerk and one chaplain; other officers and employees deemed necessary...