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California’s Tribal Government Gaming and Self-Sufficiency Act

August 16, 2022 3:36 pmAugust 16, 2022 3:49 pm

In November 1998, state voters approved the Tribal Government Gaming and Economic Self-Sufficiency Act by passing Proposition 5. The proposition, which amended state law but not the State Constitution, required the state to enter into a specific compact with Indian tribes...

Bill To Prohibit One Pound Disposable Propane Tanks Passed By Assembly

August 16, 2022 10:38 am

A bill to prohibit the sale of one pound disposable propane tanks in California by 2028 was passed in the Assembly on Monday. Senate Bill 1256, authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), would begin the ban on January 1, 2028....

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California Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund

August 16, 2022 9:19 amAugust 16, 2022 9:33 am

The Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund is designed to “Jumpstart critical climate solutions through flexible, low-cost credit and credit support.” California has numerous formal acts in statute. Government Code Title 6.7, Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 6.7 provides the Climate...

California Target Area Contract Preference Act

August 15, 2022 4:15 pmAugust 15, 2022 4:19 pm

California has numerous formal acts in statute. Government Code Title 1, Division 5, Chapter 10.5 provides the Target Area Contract Preference Act, which is contained in Section 4530 to 4535.3. Chapter 10.5 was added in 1983 by Chapter 323. Section...

CPUC Set to Strip CA Residents of Subsidized Broadband Service

August 15, 2022 4:07 pmAugust 17, 2022 12:24 pm

The California Public Utilities Commission is looking to strip low-income California residents who participate in the California LifeLine program of subsidized broadband access next week, which is a vital resource for so many in the state. The CPUC’s Proposed Decision will deny...

Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization Bill Gutted Before Crucial Assembly Vote

August 15, 2022 10:56 amAugust 16, 2022 1:13 pm

A bill that would have decriminalized several psychedelic drugs in California such as LSD, ecstasy, and psilocybin “magic” mushrooms was gutted during the weekend, reducing the bill to a single study through the most recent amendment. Senate Bill 519, authored...

California Citizen Complaint Act

August 15, 2022 6:29 amAugust 15, 2022 6:45 am

California has numerous formal acts in statute. Government Code Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 5.1 provides the Citizen Complaint Act of 1997, which is contained in Section 8330 to 8332. Chapter 5.1 was added in 1997 by Chapter 416. Section...