January 9, 2018 •
California Sen. Josh Newman to Face Recall Election on June 5
California Gov. Jerry Brown set June 5 as the date for a recall election on state Sen. Josh Newman. Voters in Senate District 29 will vote on the recall and pick a candidate to replace Newman if he is removed from office. […]
California Gov. Jerry Brown set June 5 as the date for a recall election on state Sen. Josh Newman.
Voters in Senate District 29 will vote on the recall and pick a candidate to replace Newman if he is removed from office.
Sen. Newman became the target of a recall effort over his support for increasing the gas tax.
If he loses, Democrats will lose their Senate supermajority.
June 7, 2016 •
CA Lobbying Reform Bill Sent to Senate
On June 2, the California Assembly passed AB 2002. The bill requires consultants lobbying the California Coastal Commission to register as lobbyists. It also bans private communications between commissioners and lobbyists within 24 hours of a commission hearing. The bill […]
On June 2, the California Assembly passed AB 2002.
The bill requires consultants lobbying the California Coastal Commission to register as lobbyists. It also bans private communications between commissioners and lobbyists within 24 hours of a commission hearing.
The bill passed 54-23 and is being sent to the Senate.
May 16, 2016 •
California Senate Reverses Ban on Contributions Rule
The California Senate voted to reverse the ban on members raising money from lobbyist employers during budget negotiations. The ban would have gone into effect upon the governor’s release of the revised budget, which is set for May 13. The […]
The California Senate voted to reverse the ban on members raising money from lobbyist employers during budget negotiations.
The ban would have gone into effect upon the governor’s release of the revised budget, which is set for May 13. The reversal of this rule comes amid an election year where many members of the Senate are running for re-election.
May 13, 2016 •
California Senate Reverses Ban on Contributions Rule
The California Senate voted to reverse the ban on members raising money from lobbyist employers during budget negotiations. The ban would have gone into effect upon the Governor’s release of the revised budget, which is set for May 13. The […]
The California Senate voted to reverse the ban on members raising money from lobbyist employers during budget negotiations.
The ban would have gone into effect upon the Governor’s release of the revised budget, which is set for May 13.
The reversal of this rule comes amid an election year where many members of the Senate are running for reelection.
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