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The Legislative Counsel’s Digest

September 12, 2020 7:46 amSeptember 12, 2020 7:51 am

All measures in the California Legislature prominently display the “Legislative Counsel’s Digest.” What is it? According to the Glossary provided by the Office of Legislative Counsel, the “Digest is prepared by the Legislative Counsel and it summarizes the effect of...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill That Expunges Records Of Ex-Con Wildfire Fighters

September 11, 2020 2:43 pmSeptember 12, 2020 8:01 am

On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will allow former non-violent prisoner firefighters to have their records expunged to allow them to be hired as firefighters. A bill that may help solve the desperate need for...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Changing DMV Disability License Plates Requirements For Veterans

September 11, 2020 1:14 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to change the requirements needed for disabled veterans to get a special disability license plate. Assembly Bill 408, authored by Assemblyman Jim Frazier (D-Fairfield),...

California State Capitol dome shines against blue sky

California’s Two Debt Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 11, 2020 7:50 amSeptember 11, 2020 8:35 am

California has two debt-related entities: California Debt Limit Allocation Committee and California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission. What’s the difference? California Debt Limit Allocation Committee Government Code Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 11.8 sets forth the California Debt Limit Allocation...

Senator Patricia Bates authored SB 57. (Kevin Sanders for California Globe)

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill To Eliminate Non-Profit State Filing Fees

September 10, 2020 2:20 pm

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into a law a bill that will remove California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) filing fees for non-profit organizations applying for state tax exemptions. Senate Bill 934, authored by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), will...

California’s Four Water Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 10, 2020 6:19 amSeptember 10, 2020 6:24 am

California has four water-related entities: California Water Commission, California Water Quality Monitoring Council, Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board. What are the differences? California Water Commission In Water Code Division 1, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 150,...

Gov. Newsom Signs Three Small Business Related Bills

September 10, 2020 2:12 amSeptember 9, 2020 9:17 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 3 bills into law aimed at assisting small businesses and construction in California. Three bills signed by Gov. Newsom Senate Bill 1447, authored by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), was the first bill signed on...