About Last Week…
So I got an email from Gavin last night telling me who he’s going to tap to replace Dianne Feinstein. Well, no, of course I didn’t but I have received fund raising emails from him in the past and it...
Legislature
Striking a Bill from the File
One of the most powerful tools in the California Legislature is, thankfully, rarely used. It is the Motion to Strike from the File. What is the “motion to strike from the File”? It basically means striking a legislative measure from...
California Assembly Members May Explain Their Votes
Pursuant to the Rules of the California State Assembly, Members may submit an explanation of their vote to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly for entry in the Assembly Daily Journal. This explanation is set forth in two different Assembly...
How the Legislature Complies with Proposition 54’s 72-hour in Print Requirement
Proposition 54, which was enacted by the voters at the November 2016 general election, adopted constitutional and statutory changes dealing with bill amendments and recordings of legislative proceedings. How does the California Legislature comply with Prop. 54’s 72-hour in print...
Legislative Deadlines and Exemptions
The California Legislature includes in its Joint Rules a listing of deadlines for the first and second years of its 2-year Legislative Session. These deadlines are contained in Joint Rule 61. JR 61 specifies that “the deadlines set forth in...
Gov. Newsom’s Fib About California’s Highest-in-the-Nation Gas Prices
Governor Gavin Newsom continues to blame evil oil companies for the high costs of gas and diesel in California, as well as blaming the petroleum industry for imposing a “mystery surcharge” on the state. The real culprits are the state’s...
Judge Rules in favor of Bonta Lawsuit Against School District Parental Notification Policy
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s war on parents scored a victory earlier this month when a judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Chino Valley Unified School District’s policy requiring parents to be notified if their child starts switching...