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Role of Leadership Staff in the Lawmaking Process

February 21, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 20, 2020 8:47 pm

There are four legislative leaders representing the two political parties in the two houses of the California Legislature. These four individuals are elected by the members of their respective caucuses. In addition, for the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro...

President Trump Diverts Water in California to Central Valley Farms

February 20, 2020 8:54 pmFebruary 20, 2020 8:55 pm

In Bakersfield on Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an order to divert water in northern California from the San Francisco Bay area to the Central Valley. More water going to the Central Valley The move is designed to help farmers...

Two Senate Bills Target Chemicals Found in Firefighting Foam

February 20, 2020 3:48 pm

Two bills that call for the partial banning and water testing of chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were introduced to the Senate on Tuesday. Two bills against PFAS Senate Bill 1044, authored by Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica)...

Product Price Gender Discrimination Would Be Made Illegal Under New Bill

February 19, 2020 1:22 pmFebruary 20, 2020 10:41 am

A new bill that would prohibit businesses from charging more for products targeted towards women was given a push by bill supporters in Sacramento on Tuesday. A new against the ‘pink tax’ Senate Bill 873, authored by Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson...

Officers and Leadership of the Legislature

February 19, 2020 6:15 amFebruary 19, 2020 5:41 am

In both the California State Assembly and the State Senate, there are designated officers and elected leaders of these two bodies. The following is a listing of the officers and leadership positions in the Assembly and the Senate: Assembly Officers...

California K-12 Students Would Automatically Receive Library Cards Under SB 1025

February 19, 2020 2:15 amFebruary 18, 2020 7:11 pm

Late last week, a new bill was introduced granting library cards to every K-12 student in the state. Student Success cards for all K-12 students Senate Bill 1025, authored by Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), would give students a ‘student...

Genetic Data Sold by Genealogy Companies to Face Sale Disclosures in Proposed Legislastion

February 18, 2020 2:42 pm

Genealogy products in California face new genetic data sale disclosures in a bill currently trying to be placed in a committee this week. Assembly Bill 2222, authored by Assemblyman Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego), would make genealogy companies include a notice...