New ‘Early Action’ Budget Trailer Bill for California Small Business Relief
On February 17, Senate Bill 87 was gutted and amended to be a budget trailer bill as part of the…
Business Liability Protection from COVID-19 Claims
On February 19, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow introduced Assembly Bill 1313, which deals with immunity from civil liability. The bill would…
AB 1379 Would Prohibit False Campaign Speech
On February 19, Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) introduced Assembly Bill 1379, which deals with false campaign speech and online platform…
New Bill Beefs Up OSHA Penalties Against Employers for Workplace Safety Violations
February 18, State Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill 606 related to workplace safety. The bill would add…
Legislation Prohibits Employers From ‘Discriminating’ Against Job Applicant For Positive Marijuana Test
February 19, Assemblyman Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) introduced Assembly Bill 1256, which would address cannabis screening tests. The bill would add…
New Legislation to Address Issues With Social Media Platforms
On February 18, Assemblyman James Gallagher introduced Assembly Bill 1114 dealing with social media platforms and concerns that some are…
Budget Trailer Bill on Tax Conformity
On February 17, Assembly Bill 80 was gutted and amended to be a budget trailer bill as part of the…
New Bill Would Stop State Trusts From Selecting Turkish Investments
A bill that would halt all new or existing Turkish investments by the state of California was introduced in the…
San Francisco Police Department Faces Force Reduction of 11%
A proposal by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) was released Thursday detailing a plan to cut their police force…
Wage Liens Against Employer Could Be Secured Through Property Lien
On February 18, State Senator Robert Hertzberg (D-Los Angeles) introduced Senate Bill 572 dealing with enforcement of wage liens against…