What is an “appropriations measure”? Unfortunately, California law does not define this term. However, it is used frequently. California’s Legislative Counsel defines an appropriation as “the amount of money made available for expenditure by a specific entity for a specific...
Article 34 of California’s Constitution requires local voter approval for public housing projects. However, this may be repealed in 2020 if supporters of a bill backing the repeal get it approved. The need for more low income housing SCA 1,...
The new year is almost here, and in addition to a presidential election year, 2020 is ringing in a bevy of new laws – some good, some bad, and some ugly. Californians will see another minimum wage increase, an overhaul...
By Kevin Duewel and Chris Micheli In determining the intent of the state Legislature in enacting specific laws, California courts have historically taken a limited view of the methods that can be used to determine legislative intent. One such method...
In California’s Constitution, Article IV dealing with the Legislature, there are several sections applicable to ethical conduct. These provisions are found in Sections 4 and 5 of the state constitution. Prohibition on Certain Earned Income – Section 4 Section Four...
Fifty years ago in 1969, more than 30 million people in theNortheast suffered one of the largest power outages in U.S. history. Everything went dark. The blackout lasted 13 hours for many. The blackout spread from New York to Massachusetts,...
California currently taxes all marijuana twice. According to a new report by the Legislative Analyst’s Office, Marijuana sales should be taxed on THC content or total amount of sales. Weight and Excise The report goes on to say that...