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Frequently Asked Questions on California’s Suspense Files

February 5, 2024 2:55 amFebruary 5, 2024 2:56 am

Which committee(s) uses a “Suspense File”? The two Appropriations Committees in the California Legislature have a process they call the “Suspense File.” How does a bill get referred to the Appropriations Committee? First, any bill which has been keyed “fiscal”...

About Last Week: Kamala’s Groovy…

February 5, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 5, 2024 2:31 am

A quick thought experiment: Dan Quayle was a – rightly or wrongly – a widely mocked vice president, dismissed as a lightweight. Kamala Harris is – rightly – mocked for her garbledeegook speaking style, her nastiness to her staff, and...

Frequently Asked Questions About Items on Concurrence

February 4, 2024 8:16 amFebruary 4, 2024 8:16 am

What does concurrence mean? Concurrence is the method by which the house of origin agrees to the amendments that were made to a bill by the other house. In the Assembly, when can a concurrence in Senate amendments vote occur?...

Is the Electric Car Market Collapsing or Cooling?

February 3, 2024 10:00 amFebruary 3, 2024 10:00 am

The electric car market is cooling – in fact, many say it is downright chilly. “Electric vehicle sales have hit a tipping point,” Yahoo Finance reports. “Research firm Kelley Blue Book (KBB) finds that US EV sales in the third...

Newest Book from California Globe Contributor Chris Micheli

February 3, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 3, 2024 2:46 am

Long-time California Globe contributor Chris Micheli has released another book in his series about California state government. This book is titled “Overview of California’s Constitution, Statutes, and Regulations.” It is available for purchase on Amazon and Kindle at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTQZQ6KR Micheli...

Frequently Asked Questions About Urgency Clause Bills

February 3, 2024 2:35 amFebruary 3, 2024 2:36 am

What is an urgency clause? It is a section added to the end of a bill that makes the bill immediately take effect when signed into law by the Governor. What is the main difference between a regular bill and...

Teamsters Hold LA Rally In Favor Of Local Robotaxi Regulation Bill

February 2, 2024 5:04 pmFebruary 2, 2024 5:04 pm

The Teamsters Union began their campaign in favor of a bill that would allow city and county governments to impose limits and greater regulations on robotaxi services over state organizations on Friday, holding a rally outside of the Los Angeles...