The 2017-18 legislative session was a lively one, as well as the last one ever to overseen by Governor Jerry Brown. To discuss the end of session and some of the historic legislation that came out of it, we talk with Aaron Brieno – Leg. Director to Sen. Ben Hueso – now former lobbyist Lexi
UPLR: In Session 019 – AB 2943
By: Devinn Larsen
The controversial practice of sexual orientation change efforts–also known as conversion therapy–attempts to change or alter an individual’s sexual orientation through various methods including but not limited to religious intervention, aversion therapy, and hypnosis. Most medical practitioners and professional medical organizations reject conversion therapy as a valid practice due to the financial
Legislative Committee Rules
Legislative Committee Rules (transcript)
Today’s post is on legislative committee rules.
https://soundcloud.com/capimpactca/legislative-committee-rules
Each standing committee of the California State Senate and the Assembly operate under the Joint Rules of the Legislature, as well as the Standing Rules of the Senate and the Standing Rules of the Assembly. Further, each standing committee may adopt rules governing
UPLR: In Session 018 – SB 224
By: Trisha Mannie
After the launch of #MeToo and revelations of many allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein became public, the media’s coverage of how common sexual harassment is in the workplace has become more prevalent. Famous women are sharing their experiences and using their status to encourage other women
Recapping Governor Brown’s Bill Actions in 2018
Recapping Governor Brown’s Bill Actions in 2018 (transcript)
https://soundcloud.com/capimpactca/recapping-governor-browns-bill-actions-in-2018
Today’s post is a summary of the bill actions by Governor Jerry Brown in 2018, his last year in office.
While the 2018 legislative session concludes sine die on November 30th, for all practical purposes the session ended on September 30, which represented
The CAP·impact Podcast – Episode 24: Lobbying: Year One – Reflections
Laura Curtis, who just finished her first year as a lobbyist, sits down with McGeorge alum and adjunct professor Chris Micheli, to talk about her experience as a lobbyist and being a part of the advocacy at the California Chamber of Commerce.
https://soundcloud.com/capimpactca/episode-24-lobbying-year-one-reflections
You can also check out last week’s episode where Laura talks about
The Fate of Legislation … One Last Look
UPLR: In Session 017 – AB 2780
By: Reymond Huang
Divorcing couples often face emotional and financial challenges. Emotions of anger and confusion flood divorce proceedings, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. Furthermore, the parties must inevitably adjust to a new standard of living. Typically, one party is the breadwinner while the other stayed at home and took care of the children. Divorce overturns
Standing Committees and Their Jurisdictions
Standing Committees and Their Jurisdictions (transcript)
This post is on legislative committees and their jurisdictions.
https://soundcloud.com/capimpactca/standing-committees-and-their-jurisdictions
Both houses of the California legislature provide committees of legislators to do their work based upon subject matter jurisdiction.
With fewer legislators, the Senate naturally has a fewer number of committees than the State Assembly. Nonetheless,
What We’re Reading for the Week Ending 9/28/2018
If we’re being completely honest, the only story any of us were really following this week was the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and today’s news that a new FBI probe of Kavanaugh has been ordered.
BREAKING: In reversal, Trump orders new FBI probe of Kavanaugh, says it must be "limited in scope" and last no longer than a week.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 28, 2018
There were, however a few other interesting stories that were