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Legislative Process
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The Legislative Counsel’s Digest
All measures in the California Legislature are required to prominently display the Legislative Counsel’s Digest on the front page of the bill. So, what is this required section of every…
China Justice Observer
Who makes the law in China? – China's Law in One Minute
By Publisher
In China, the National People's Congress(NPC) and its Standing Committee enact laws. N.B.: The Constitution can only be enacted and amended by the National People's Congress, not by its…
PrawfsBlawg
Symposium on Birch Bayh
Main Saturday, October 24, 2020Symposium on Birch BayhThe Fordham Law Review just published an excellent symposium issue on the legacy of Senator Birch Bayh, who was one of the most…
CAP·impact
Commonly Heard Phrases on the Floors of the California Legislature
https://soundcloud.com/capimpactca/commonly-heard-phrases-on-the-floors-of-the-california-legislature As capitol observers watch the floor sessions, and sometimes even committee hearings, of the California State Assembly and State Senate they come across some commonly used phrases. Let’s take…
Privacy Zone
Sept. 23rd Senate Committee Hearing on Federal Data Privacy Legislation
Is a U.S. federal privacy law on the horizon? Tomorrow, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m., U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will…
PrawfsBlawg
Ornstein on filibuster reform
Main Thursday, September 03, 2020Ornstein on filibuster reformNorm Ornstein argues in The Atlantic that even in a best-case scenario, Democrats in 2021 would be unable to eliminate the filibuster. And,…
Lawline Blog
Must-Watch September CLE: Divorce in Elder Clients, Understanding the Legislative Process, and More
Even though the months seem to blend together these days, it’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. While returning to school and work this fall might…
Capital Thinking
Public Policy Briefing – July 16, 2020
By David Stewart, David Schnittger, David LesStrang, Ludmilla Kasulke, Christina Economides
Coronavirus cases in the US are surging. States are closing bars and restaurants. States, local governments, schools and private enterprises are calling upon the federal government for aid, and the…
CAP·impact
Conducting Business in the Legislature During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://soundcloud.com/capimpactca/conducting-business-in-the-california-legislature-during-the-covid-19-pandemic With the Legislature operating, but under social distancing guidelines, I thought I’d use this space to recount my experiences conducting business in the Legislature during the pandemic. There’s roughly…
PrawfsBlawg
Law Within Congress
Main Friday, June 12, 2020Law Within CongressI recommend that people read a new article in the Yale Law Journal on how the House and (especially) Senate parliamentarians function. You can…