California Lawmaker Proposes Official State Milkshake
California's has a long list of official state symbols: flower, animal, reptile, sport, tree, motto and even an official state…
Properly Addressing the Presiding Officer of a Legislative Body
There are two areas of confusion regarding properly addressing the presiding officer of a legislative committee or on the floor.…
Yolo County DA Exposes Challenger’s Convicted Child Molester Donors
Why would a candidate for Yolo County District Attorney take campaign contributions from convicted child molesters and their families, as…
Why Do Assembly and Senate Committees Meet Jointly?
Several times per year, Assembly and Senate committees will hold a “joint hearing.” Even though there are 32 Assembly standing…
What Is in California’s Probate Code?
The California Probate Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Probate Code contains 13 Divisions. There…
Can a Bill Do More Than Add, Amend, or Repeal a Statute?
Generally, bills in the California Legislature do one of three things: add, amend, or repeal. In other words, a bill…
What Is in California’s Penal Code?
The California Penal Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Penal Code contains 6 Parts. There…
Privileges in California’s Evidence Code
California’s Evidence Code provides a number of statutory privileges. They are contained in Division 8, Sections 900 – 1070. Chapter…
What Is a Tax Levy in California Legislation?
There is often confusion regarding whether a bill is a tax levy or not, and what a “tax levy” means.…
Bill To Require Doctors Training for Transgender Patients Passes Sen. Health Committee
A bill to require doctors to receive training for providing inclusive care for transgender and intersexed Californians passed 8-2 in…