Why Is a Supplemental File Used in the California Legislature?
The agenda for the California Legislature is contained in the Assembly Daily File and the Senate Daily File. But, during…
Gov. Newson Signs Bill on Juror Travel Reimbursement Pay Increase
A bill that would increase juror pay through more driving and public transportation reimbursement was signed into law by Governor…
Formal Roles of Governor and Lt. Governor in Lawmaking
Both the California Governor and the Lieutenant Governor have formal roles in the lawmaking process, despite the fact that this…
CPUC Passes New Policy Ending All New Gasline Subsidies In Favor of All-Electric Homes
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced on Thursday that they had voted unanimously to eliminate all future ratepayer subsidies…
Gov. Newsom Agrees To a Gubernatorial Debate with Sen. Dahle
Following weeks of pressure from both the media and from other politicians and lawmakers, California Governor Gavin Newsom agreed to…
Gov. Newsom Calls on DOJ to Charge Florida and Texas Govs with ‘Kidnapping’ for Shipping Immigrants Out of State
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron…
What Is a Special Order of Business in the CA Legislature?
Almost always used in committee, a special order of business is used when a bill or similarly related bills are…
Newsom Places Ads For New California Abortion Website in Seven Red States
Governor Gavin Newsom continued his out of state advertising on Thursday by placing billboards promoting California's new abortion care website…
Why Do Legislators “Move a Call”?
In committees and on the Floors of the California Legislature, after voting has occurred, but before the final vote is…
How Can a Higher Vote Threshold Be Imposed on Bills in the California Legislature?
The California Constitution, in Article IV, Section 8(b)(3), clearly states the following: “No bill may be passed unless, by rollcall…