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PG&E Public Utility ‘Backstop’ Bill Passes Senate, Awaits Newsom’s Signature

June 30, 2020 2:20 pmJune 30, 2020 3:19 pm

On Monday, the Senate passed a bill that would turn PG&E into a non-profit, public utility should the company fail to emerge from bankruptcy. A possible state takeover of PG&E Senate Bill 350, authored by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo),...

Bill That Would Mandate Debt Collector Licenses Passes Senate, Moves To Assembly

June 29, 2020 2:21 pmJune 29, 2020 4:07 pm

A bill that would legally mandate licensure of debt collectors and debt buyers in the state faces hearings in the Assembly this week following passage in the Senate last week. Increased regulations for debt collectors In addition to requiring licenses,...

Assembly Approves 2020-2021 State Budget of $202.1 billion

June 26, 2020 9:15 pm

On Friday, the California State Assembly approved the $202.1 billion 2020-2021 state budget 57-16, one day after being approved by the Senate. Final approval in Sacramento The budget, which had to bridge a $54.3 billion deficit gap, will include many...

LGBT Coronavirus Transmission Data Bill Passes Senate

June 26, 2020 2:18 pm

On Thursday, a bill that would require the California Department of Public Health to include sexual orientation and gender identity data from those who have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 coronavirus was passed in the Senate unanimously 40-0. SB 932...

Auto Emission Regulators Pass Sweeping Regulations For More Electric Trucks, Vans

June 26, 2020 5:00 am

On Thursday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved new regulations that requires automakers to sell more electric commercial trucks with the ultimate aim of all new trucks sold in California being zero-emission by 2045. New CARB truck emission standards...

Governor Newsom Declares State Budget Emergency to Use Rainy Day Funds

June 26, 2020 2:05 amJune 25, 2020 8:13 pm

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state budget emergency to use emergency “rainy day” funds for the 2020-2021 budget and to help bridge the $54.3 billion deficit gap. The rainy day funds were opened up to help pay for...

Affirmative Action Amendment Narrowly Passed by Senate

June 25, 2020 5:19 pm

On Wednesday, the California Senate voted 30-10 in favor of a constitutional amendment to reinstate affirmative action, bringing the final decision to voters in November. ACA 5 to be on ballot this fall Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5, authored by Assemblywoman...