The ‘Sunset Review’ Process in the California Legislature
In the California Legislature, there is a “sunset review” process that is used to evaluate whether a regulatory board or…
Technical Changes Made to Existing Laws by the Legislative Counsel Bureau in 2021-22
In their ongoing efforts to clean-up California’s 29 Codes and modernize statutory language, the Office of Legislative Counsel makes technical…
On Drug Costs, Lawmakers Need to Think Twice
After more than 25 years in the insurance business, these past two years have brought unprecedented challenges and curve balls…
Caruso Retakes Narrow Lead In LA Mayoral Race Over Bass
A new Los Angeles Daily News/J.Wallin Opinion Research Poll released on Tuesday found that developer Rick Caruso now holds a…
How to Draft a Spot Bill
In the California Legislature, a “spot bill” is basically used as a placeholder for a future measure to be amended…
A California Bill of Only Repeals
On occasion, in reading bills in the California Legislature, you find some unique measures. As readers know, a bill can…
What Is Being Amended When a Bill Gets Amended Multiple Times?
When a bill is introduced and it adds a new code section, that new law is in regular font. When…
Cotopaxi Becomes Latest Store to Leave SF Due to High Crime, Break-Ins
Outdoor clothing company Cotopaxi announced on Tuesday that it would be closing its San Francisco store due to multiple break-ins…
LA City Council Elects Paul Krekorian As Next Council President Amid Racist Recording Scandal
Amid large protests outside Los Angeles City Hall and at the homes of City Councilmen Kevin de Leon and Gil…
Alarming Rise in Fentanyl Overdoses in San Francisco, Medical Examiner Reports
New data released by the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was released on Monday, showing fentanyl overdoses…