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Does Legislative Intent Language Trump Statutory Language?

October 12, 2020   6:18 amOctober 12, 2020   11:09 am
As we examine instances where a bill in the California Legislature contains both statutory changes (by amending, adding or repealing code sections) and legislative intent statements (usually in the form of findings and declarations), we expect these two types of...
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Are Legislative Findings and Declarations Necessary in Legislation?

October 11, 2020   8:15 amOctober 12, 2020   11:12 am
On occasion, when we review California bills, we come across legislative findings and declarations in these measures. Why are they used and are they necessary? There are basically two schools of thought among bill drafters. But first, what are they?...
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Some Differences in Drafting Types of Legislative Measures

October 10, 2020   8:16 amOctober 12, 2020   11:13 am
In California, there are three types of legislative measures: bills, resolutions and constitutional amendments. Each is drafted slightly differently and each has required language. The following provides examples of the required language for each type of measure. Bills Bills create...
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Gavin’s Choice: The Leading Candidates To Replace Senator Harris

October 10, 2020   8:13 amOctober 12, 2020   11:19 am
In November, should Joe Biden win and become president, Senator Kamala Harris will be Vice President, and moving into the Naval Observatory, one heartbeat away from the presidency, and giving up her Senate seat. Only one man will decide who...
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San Francisco To Begin Universal Basic Income Program For Artists

October 10, 2020   7:52 amOctober 12, 2020   11:17 am
On Thursday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that she would be implementing several economic recovery proposals for the city, including a $1,000 a month universal basic income (UBI) program for artists. Mayor Breed received the 41 economic recovery proposals...
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Movie Theaters In San Francisco Refuse To Open Over Concessions Ban

October 9, 2020   2:11 pmOctober 12, 2020   11:13 am
On Thursday, movie theaters in San Francisco joined together and refused to reopen despite permission from San Francisco County, saying that the snack ban would have to be lifted for them to make money. SF movie theaters choose to remain...
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PG&E Warning More ‘Public Safety Power Shutoffs’ in Northern CA

October 9, 2020   9:03 amOctober 12, 2020   11:14 am
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. announced Thursday that “Public Safety Power Shutoffs” would take place Sunday and Monday in northern California and Sierra foothills. However, not one of the nine Bay Area counties are included, MSN reported, despite that CalFire...
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