The Unforced Errors of California’s Populist Grassroots
In sports, an unforced error is defined as “a mistake in play that is attributed to one’s own failure rather…
California’s Rules for Military and Overseas Voters
California’s Elections Code provides extensive rules for military and overseas voters including applications and voting procedures. These provisions are contained…
California Bills with Public’s Right of Access Disclaimers
Have you ever read a bill and found a section at the end of the bill discussing the public’s right…
California Rules for Forms and Order of Ballots
The California Elections Code provides extensive rules for the forms and order of ballots, which are contained in Division 13, Chapter…
California’s Municipal Elections
California law in Division 10, Part 2 provides detailed rules for municipal elections. Chapter 1 of Part 2 deals with…
California Employee Pay Data, Salaries and Wages Reporting
On February 17, Senator Monique Limon (D-Santa Barbara) introduced Senate Bill 1162 to make several changes to California’s pay data…
California Voter Registration Provisions
California’s Elections Code contains numerous voter registration provisions. Division 2 (“Voters”), Chapter 2 (“Registration”), Article 1 contains General Provisions and…
A Look at the 2022 Legislative Session Bill Introductions
Friday, February 18, was the last day to introduce bills for the 2022 California Legislative Session. Yesterday, we saw 611…
Transgender Athletes in the Spotlight
Former California gubernatorial candidate, Olympic champion, and perhaps the most renowned transgender person on the planet, Caitlyn Jenner recently appeared…
Bill To Drastically Increase Prison Release Funds For Prisoners Introduced in Senate
A bill to increase the amount of "gate money" given to prisoners upon release from prison from $200 to $2,590…