Image by Wallentine. We’re entering the final two weeks of the gubernatorial signing session and Gavin Newsom has over 700 bills to act upon. Here are a few high profile measures he signed this week, a few more bills folks are closely watching and some interesting legislative data from intrepid Capitol insider Chris Micheli.
Image by WallentineWhen the California Legislature adjourned its 2025 Session, it was not “adjournment sine die.” Instead, that will occur after the conclusion of the second year of the biennium session. There is a distinction between adjournment and adjournment sine die.
Lobbyist Jennifer Fearing, right, with Senate Pro Tem Designate Monique Limón, left, and Assemblymember Gregg Hart, middleCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Host Rich Ehisen is back from the wilderness, just in time to welcome lobbyist Jennifer Fearing. High on her priority list this session were three bills that would curtail “puppy mill” sales in the state; SB 312, AB 519 and AB 506 have passed the legislature and are currently waiting on the Governor’s signature. She spoke with us about those bills, about the unstable environment nonprofit orgs have found themselves in, what she, and her clients are doing about it. And of course we asked her about First Dog Sutter Brown.
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. Photo by Ellie Appleby, Capitol Weekly. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Friday proposed regulations that seek to strike at a financial model employed by Consumer Watchdog, the crusading consumer advocacy organization that has long faced criticism over money it makes by intervening in insurance rate-setting proceedings.
Photo of Joel Engardio from his Facebook page. Graphic edited by Capitol Weekly StaffCAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Host Rich Ehisen is on vacation, so original CW Podcast Host John Howard joins Tim Foster in the studio to chat about the news and his life post-Capitol Weekly. We also look at a laundry list of Worst Week candidates including a politician who was unceremoniously booted from office, a California company facing a political backlash, a news organization reminded once again of their past malfeasance, and many more.
Celebration on Diwali at Kolkata. Photo by AP.Assembly Bill 268, authored by Assemblymembers Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County), would add Diwali, a holiday celebrated by Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains to the roster of California holiday celebrations that includes the likes of Cesar Chavez Day and Native American Day.
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. Photo by AP. When Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) began experiencing severe brain fog, she grew frightened about what could be wrong. After three doctors told her she was fine, it was a recommendation from a friend over lunch that led her to a menopause specialist. That specialist finally recognized her symptoms for what they were and provided treatment. Bauer-Kahan said the experience left her shaken but determined.
Lobbyist, author and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Image by mapo. Now that the California Legislature has concluded its 2025 Session, and Governor Newsom is working through whether to sign or veto the bills that reached his Desk this year, I pose the question whether and how any vetoed bills are considered by legislators?