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One California Lawmaker Faced Expulsion. Another Got A Warning Letter. An HR Expert Explains Why.

March 12, 2018 | Ben Adler

The California Senate threatened to suspend or expel one lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct — but issued a letter of admonishment to another. The first senator, Tony Mendoza, resigned. The second, Bob Hertzberg, continues to serve.

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California Senate Hires Outside Firm To Probe Harassment

October 23, 2017

(AP) - The California Senate is hiring two outside firms to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and assault and to review its policies for addressing such incidents.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat: Housing Legislation, Bail Reform

September 8, 2017 | Chris Remington

Sacramento Bee reporter Alexei Kossoff reflects on affordable housing legislation and the fate of SB54 following President Trump’s recent decision on DACA.

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Capitol Roundup: Early Spending Proposals From Senate, Assembly Dems

December 6, 2016 | Amy Quinton

California Senate Democrats want to tackle unfinished business from last legislative session – including fixing the state’s aging infrastructure and boosting affordable housing. Meanwhile, Assembly Democrats are setting their budget priorities.

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California Democrats Capture Legislative Supermajorities

November 28, 2016

(AP) - Democrats will have a supermajority in both chambers of the California Legislature next year after Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang lost her bid for a seat in the Senate.

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Capitol Roundup: Military Suicide, Hands-Free Cells, Bartender Training

August 17, 2016 | Ben Bradford

State Senate passed a bill that requires all workers serving alcohol to participate in "responsible beverages servers course." The California Legislature voted to repeal a law that allows the military to prosecute soldiers who attempt suicide.

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California Senate Votes To End Ban On Ballot Selfies

August 1, 2016

(AP) — The California Legislature wants voters to be allowed to post photos of their marked ballots on social media.

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Senate, Assembly Pass Dozens Of Bills In First Day Of Marathon Voting

May 31, 2016 | Ben Bradford

All bills have to pass out of the chambers where they were introduced by Friday—Senate bills need to get out of the Senate; Assembly bills out of the Assembly.

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California Senate Votes To Extend Birth Control Coverage

May 23, 2016

(AP) — California women with private insurance could get up to a year's worth of birth control at one time under legislation approved in the state Senate.

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California Senate Votes To Reduce Prostitution Sentences

May 2, 2016

(AP) — The California Senate is backing legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for people caught repeatedly engaging in prostitution.

 

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