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The Shortest Bill to Reach Gov. Newsom’s Desk this Year

September 18, 2022 4:04 pmSeptember 18, 2022 4:11 pm

Obviously, a bill that makes a one-or two-word change in the law could be significant. For example, a bill that changes a discretionary “may” to a mandatory “shall” could have important implications in an area of law, even though the...

This Bill Contains Several Unique ‘Notwithstanding’ Clauses

September 18, 2022 8:22 amSeptember 18, 2022 8:24 am

The phrase, “notwithstanding any other law,” is used in numerous statutes in California. The purpose of this phrase is to place a specific provision of law above all others that may conflict with the new provision of law. The general...

Editorial: Rob Bonta Is Right About Amazon

September 18, 2022 2:31 amSeptember 19, 2022 10:58 am

The California Globe has not found much opportunity to praise elected California Democrats. But Attorney General Rob Bonta is right to sue Amazon for its anti-competitive, unfair, and just plain piggish policies. Conservatives ought to join liberals who are finally...

Are Companion Bills Used in the California Legislature?

September 17, 2022 4:36 pmSeptember 17, 2022 4:39 pm

In the United States Congress, a common approach to take is to have two identical measures, one in the House of Representatives and one in the Senate, introduced and run at the same time. These two measures are referred to...

Gov. Newsom’s Adolescent Put-Downs of Governor Ron DeSantis

September 17, 2022 10:40 amSeptember 18, 2022 10:50 am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with kidnapping for sending illegal immigrants to other parts of the country, the Globe reported Friday. Governors Abbott and...

Why Is a Supplemental File Used in the California Legislature?

September 17, 2022 7:49 amSeptember 17, 2022 7:52 am

The agenda for the California Legislature is contained in the Assembly Daily File and the Senate Daily File. But, during the last day or two prior to the final adjournment of the legislative session, a “supplemental file” is required when...

Gov. Newson Signs Bill on Juror Travel Reimbursement Pay Increase

September 17, 2022 2:30 amSeptember 16, 2022 10:05 pm

A bill that would increase juror pay through more driving and public transportation reimbursement was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Assembly Bill 1981, authored by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), will change the 34 cents a...