Severability or Savings Clauses in California Bills
On occasion, a reader may come across a severability or savings clause contained in a California bill. Basically, a severability…
Disney Employees, Fans Rally for Reopening Outside of Disneyland
On Saturday, a group of Disneyland cast members and fans rallied in front of Disneyland in Anaheim, calling for Governor…
2020 General Election Preview: 35th Assembly District
Located on the coast in Central California, the 35th Assembly District is pretty much San Luis Obispo County with a…
Drafting a Bill to Regulate a Profession
On occasion, the bill drafter will need to create a new regulatory scheme as legislators intend to regulate a profession…
Federal Government Rejects California Wildfire Assistance Request
On Thursday, the federal government rejected California's major disaster declaration request to help recover from 6 wildfires that burned throughout…
AG Becerra and Secretary Padilla Stand Down on CAGOP Ballot Drop Boxes
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Secretary of State Alex Padilla held a press conference Friday morning announcing they were…
2020 General Election Preview: 21st Congressional District
The 21st Congressional District stretches from southern Fresno all the way to northern Bakersfield and sort of encompasses the San…
Drafting a Bill’s Title
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 9 of the California Constitution, there is a requirement for each bill to have a…
Statue of Former California Governor Pete Wilson Removed from San Diego Plaza
On Thursday, the state of former San Diego Mayor, Governor, and Senator Pete Wilson was removed from Horton Plaza in…
‘Ballot Harvesting’ 2020 Has CA Democrats At Odds With Republican Voter Drop Boxes
With health safety concerns at polling stations due to the coronavirus, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order stating…