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A spokesman for the bill’s author said it was pulled to allow time to consider amendments, along with the findings of a state study of AI ordered this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

(BCN/CM) — California won’t join more than 30 other states and the federal government in banning the TikTok app on state phones and devices — at least not this year. Senate Bill 74 — a bipartisan effort between Sens. Bill Dodd, a Napa Democrat, and Brian Jones, a San Diego Republican — was shelved while […]

A last-minute push for a legislative deal to make it easier for more California homeowners to get insured is on the brink of collapse in the final days of the

A bipartisan bill to prohibit TikTok on state phones is shelved until 2024. It had breezed through the state Legislature, but Gov. Newsom asked for the delay. It’s the latest social media regulation to get stalled in California.

Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd to improve oversight and training of California’s nearly 300,000 licensed contractors has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The California Contractors State License Board regulates 44 types of contractors including builders, plumbers, electricians and painters. To ensure compliance with performance and safety standards, the board can impose remedial training or payment of restitution to consumers.

Sen. Bill Dodd of Napa carried a bill on contractor oversight. Gov. Newsom signed it into law.

Senate Bill 650 removes the Jan. 1, 2024 sunset so professional sports teams and sports organizations can continue to provide millions of dollars in charitable funding to worthy philanthropic organizations.

After the Taylor Swift ticketing "debacle," lawmakers across the country introduced bills this year to regulate concert and live event ticket purchasing.

There’s no question what motivated state Rep. Kelly Moller to push for changes in Minnesota law on concert ticket sales.