California State Assembly
Recent News About California State Assembly
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George Floyd Law clears public safety committee but bill sponsor expects continued opposition
Police reform legislation, AB 26, passed the California State Assembly Committee on Public Safety last week but continued opposition from law enforcement lobbyists is expected -
Assembly members introduce bill requiring boy and girl toys, clothes to be combined
Floor space at popular retailers may soon be required to stop separating boys from girls’ toys, clothing and other children’s items if the bill introduced by Assemblyman Evan Low (D-Campbell) and Cristina Garcia (D–Los Angeles) is approved -
Gov. Newsom accused of rewarding campaign donors with millions in no-bid contracting
An assemblyman is calling for a legislative investigation into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s alleged practice of awarding his top campaign donors with no-bid contracts using his emergency powers, which were garnered as a result of the pandemic -
3rd Court of Appeal set to rule on judge's ban of Gov. Newsom's emergency executive orders
The California Supreme Court is set to rule on Gov. Gavin Newsom's 73-page appeal of a Sutter County Superior Court judge’s decision that prohibits him from exercising any power under the California Emergency Services Act (CESA) -
Restaurateur: Proposal to limit food delivery app fees to 15% is a little late, but still welcome
When Long Beach restaurateur Carl Dene heard that the percentage of fees food delivery apps like GrubHub, UberEats and PostMates charge restaurant owners could be limited, he wondered what had taken so long for politicians to take legislative action that will help small businesses. -
Republicans are gaining political ground in OC, San Diego and Bakersfield
Republican Congressman Mike Garcia is emerging as the leader over Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith in Los Angeles County’s District 25 -
If Prop 22 fails, 'it's game over' for Uber and Lyft, observer says
Uber, Lyft must comply with the injunction in 30 days after Nov. 3 elections -
Pro-business advocates are divided over the benefits of new legislation signed by Gov. Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation a week ago that allows businesses to claim a $1,000 tax credit for each worker employed on a full-time basis and pro-business advocates are thrilled -
Proposal to tax wealth in and out of California is unconstitutional, and 'sign of desperation,' attorney says
Assemblyman Rob Bonta wants the wealthy to pay tax whether they live in the state or not -
Fortune 100 companies could be fined for all-white board of directors if new law passes
AB 979 would require racial diversity on corporate boards in California -
State could pick up tab for unpaid rent when eviction ban expires on Sept. 1
Judicial Council voted to end eviction and foreclosure ban, leaving gap for solution by lawmakers and Gov. Newsom -
School boards back bill limiting COVID-19 liability for districts
The California School Boards Association is backing a bill giving school systems limited liability from COVID-19 lawsuits if schools reopen this fall. -
Assemblyman Kiley to move forward with resolution to ensure all public testimony
Assembly Speaker Rendon retracts his announcement that telephone testimony is banned -
Reopening the economy should happen locally not statewide, Assemblyman says
Republican Assemblyman pans Gov. Newsom’s 'Resiliency Roadmap' to reopen economy. -
Lyft spokesman says passage of Assembly Bill 5 could cause higher costs, longer wait times
SACRAMENTO – California has passed a landmark employment legislation that challenges the business model of such “gig-economy” companies as ride-hailing giants Uber Technologies and Lyft, some of the powerhouses of Silicon Valley over the past decade.