Legislature – Page 549 – California Globe

Chart of California’s November Ballot Measures and Their Status

July 3, 2024 10:16 pmJuly 3, 2024 10:17 pm

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the General Election in California, and across the nation, will take place. There originally were up to 14 measures that could be voted on by the statewide electorate at that time. However, after actions over...

Can Any Bill Call an Election?

July 3, 2024 6:14 pmJuly 3, 2024 6:14 pm

In June 2024, we saw two bills that contain a provision to call an election. Both bills contain a “plus” section at the end of the bill, which is an uncodified statute, stating the following: “this act calls an election...

Weak Leadership is Failing California’s Insurance Market

July 3, 2024 3:45 pmJuly 3, 2024 3:45 pm

They say weak leaders make hard times. Under the leadership of Ricardo Lara, the California Department of Insurance is cracking under pressure. The California insurance market is at a breaking point, and Lara is missing in action. As reported by...

When Did SB 1137 Take Effect After the Referendum Was Withdrawn?

July 3, 2024 3:19 pmJuly 3, 2024 5:26 pm

Some have posted the question, when does or did Senate Bill 1137 by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) take effect after the referendum was withdrawn on Thursday, June 27? SB 1137 prohibits the issuance of new permits for oil and...

Assembly Public Safety Committee Waters Down Child Sex Trafficking Bill

July 3, 2024 1:11 pmJuly 3, 2024 1:11 pm

A bill to strengthen protections for children by making the act of soliciting, agreeing to engage in, or engaging in any act of commercial sex with a minor a felony to help fight human trafficking was passed in the Assembly...

Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Exempt From State Income Tax Approved By Assembly Revenue And Taxation Comm.

July 3, 2024 2:55 amJuly 3, 2024 2:56 am

A bill to make all wildfire settlement payments tax free was approved by the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee on Tuesday, moving the bill to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Senate Bill 1004, authored by Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), would...

‘Trick or Treat’ in July!

July 3, 2024 2:45 amJuly 3, 2024 2:46 am

The recent article in the California Globe covering the style of Democrat Leadership through the maneuvers of Assembly Bill 440 draw more concern and weariness from this Californian. While political shifting and backroom dealing are all matters of fact in...