El Cajon’s Onerous Homeless Problem is Coming From San Diego County
El Cajon, a suburb of the City of San Diego, has an issue with homeless. While many cities throughout California…
Do Lieutenant Governors Sign Bills?
The Governor of California obviously plays an integral role in the legislative process by providing final action (sign or veto)…
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Mandatory Kindergarten Bill
A bill to make kindergarten mandatory for all students entering the first grade in California was vetoed by Governor Gavin…
Do Governors Allow Bills to Become Law Without Their Signature?
As readers know, in California, the Governor has three options when a bill reaches the Governor’s Desk: sign the bill…
California’s EDD – Same As It Ever Was
This article has been updated to explain a correction. “In response to pandemic problems, EDD unveils massive reform initiative.” A headline…
What Is a Business Under California Law?
One of the key principles in legislative drafting is consistency in language, including definitions. In looking at who is a…
Another Shooting & Murder in Downtown Sacramento
Violent attacks by dangerous homeless transients are becoming the "new normal" in Sacramento. So are murders. Another downtown shooting occurred…
What Bill Drafting Guidance Do We Have from the California Government Code?
When drafting legislation in California, there are several sources of guidance in drafting bills and other forms of legislation (resolutions…
Would Legislation Be Strengthened by a Purpose or Intent Statement as Well?
Readers of California legislation are familiar with legislative findings and declarations, usually contained in Section 1 of a bill, prior…
Prop. 30 Splits California’s Ruling Elite
Even by national standards, state ballot initiative campaigns in California are big time politics. You can run a campaign for…