September 14, 2021 •
California Legislature Adjourns

California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner
The California Legislature adjourned late last week, just in time for today’s recall election of Gov. Newsom. The trifecta government passed close to 900 bills this year as Democratic lawmakers utilized a budget surplus to enact many progressive policies such […]
The California Legislature adjourned late last week, just in time for today’s recall election of Gov. Newsom.
The trifecta government passed close to 900 bills this year as Democratic lawmakers utilized a budget surplus to enact many progressive policies such as police reform, health care for undocumented immigrants, and climate change.
Assembly bills 319 and 1367 are on Newsom’s desk awaiting signature.
AB 319 prevents a foreign government or principal from making a contribution or expenditure to a candidate for state or local office.
While AB 1367, raises the penalty for a person who uses campaign funds that results in an egregious personal benefit to an amount up to three times the amount of the unlawful expenditure.
May 4, 2021 •
Washington Legislature adjourns

Washington State Capitol Building - Cacophony
Washington Lawmakers adjourned sine die after the Democratic-led Legislature passed many progressive initiatives during the 105-day session. Police reform, climate change, and a $59 billion two-year spending plan were among the highlights of the session. A bill to require 24-hour […]
Washington Lawmakers adjourned sine die after the Democratic-led Legislature passed many progressive initiatives during the 105-day session.
Police reform, climate change, and a $59 billion two-year spending plan were among the highlights of the session.
A bill to require 24-hour reporting of grassroots lobbying expenditures did not pass.
March 10, 2020 •
Oregon Legislative Session Officially Ends

Oregon State Capitol Building
The Oregon legislative session officially ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. The short session came to a halt when both House and Senate Republican lawmakers walked out. This was done in order to stop progress on controversial cap-and-trade bills designed […]
The Oregon legislative session officially ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.
The short session came to a halt when both House and Senate Republican lawmakers walked out.
This was done in order to stop progress on controversial cap-and-trade bills designed to combat climate change.
Only three bills passed the Legislature during this session, with more than 250 bills left stalled.
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