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Micheli Files
MICHELI FILES: In the third of three parts, longtime Capitol lobbyist and parliamentary authority Chris Micheli reviews the recent history of letters to the Daily Journal related to Senate bills. Parts I and II can be found here and here respectively.
Micheli Files
MICHELI FILES: In the second of three parts, longtime Capitol lobbyist and parliamentary aficionado Chris Micheli reviews the recent history of letters to the Daily Journal related to Assembly bills.
Micheli Files
In reviewing gubernatorial signing messages over the past two decades, I compiled the following chart of bills that have signing messages. The chart includes the session year, the Governor, the bill number and author, and the subject of the bill. This chart includes 19 years’ worth of signing messages by three Governors.
Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: This episode we welcome friend of the podcast Chris Micheli to talk about his two new books about the legislative process. Micheli has become a go-to informal adviser to legislative staff, lobbyists and journalists. He explains the purpose of the new books, gives real-world examples of the types of info contained, and talks about who ‘gets’ the process (and who doesn’t).
Analysis
ANALYSIS – For those tuning into the Senate and Assembly Floor Sessions during deadline weeks, you are likely to hear the terms “consent,” (both floors), “special consent” (Senate Floor), and “batching” (Assembly Floor). What do those terms mean? How does batching differ from the consent calendar? What is the difference between consent and special consent? Chris Micheli explains it all for you.
Podcast
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Staffers, journalists and even lobbyists can get confused trying to understand the very specific processes and deadlines guiding the signing – or veto – of a bill, by the Governor. Our guest today answers all of these questions and explains the process. Lobbyist Chris Micheli, is the author of several books on lobbying, teaches at University of the Pacific, and is a frequent contributor to Capitol Weekly.
Analysis
Does California have to adopt a “balanced budget”? The short answer is yes. But there are several interesting aspects to this legal requirement.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: In the California Legislature, there are six possible vote thresholds required for passage of bills in order to enact a statute. We look at each.
Analysis
In talking with staff from executive branch state agencies and departments the past few weeks, there are some practical tips that were shared with me for those working with the staff members of the Governor’s agencies and departments.