What Is a “Loophole” in the Tax Laws?
For years around the State Capitol, as well as during ballot wars such as this year’s Proposition 15 to create a split property tax roll,
Chris Micheli
November 2, 2020
Author: Chris Micheli
Chris Micheli is a Principal with the Sacramento governmental relations firm of Aprea & Micheli, Inc.
2021 and Another Minimum Wage Hike Coming
Just like earlier this year, because of the enactment of SB 3 (Leno) in 2016, California’s minimum wage is going up again. On January 1,
Chris Micheli
October 23, 2020
A Review of 2020 Gubernatorial Bills Actions
September 30 was the deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to act on the bills sent to him after the Legislature adjourned its 2020 Session in
Chris Micheli
October 1, 2020
Bills on the Governor’s Desk – 2020 Session
Now that the 2020 California Legislative Session has adjourned, it is time to look at the forthcoming gubernatorial actions. Pursuant to Article IV, Section 10(b)(2),
Chris Micheli
September 3, 2020
California Legislators Propose Wealth Tax
On the morning of August 13, Assembly Bill 2088 was gutted-and-amended an elections bill into a wealth tax. AB 2088 is jointly authored by Assembly
Chris Micheli
August 14, 2020
Has the Legislature Reduced Its Bill Load?
Has the California Legislature reduced the number of bills it is considering and voting on this Session due to the pandemic and their two lengthy
Chris Micheli
August 10, 2020
Massive New Tax Increase Proposed on High-Income Californians
Gutting-and-amending a bill originally related to local governments in the Public Resources Code, Assembly Bill 1253 now proposes a massive tax increase on thousands of
Chris Micheli
July 29, 2020
SB 1383 Should Be Rejected
As part of the recent budget deal struck last weekend between the Legislature and the Governor, SB 1383 (Jackson) would create a massive expansion of
Chris Micheli
June 26, 2020
Possible ballot measures from the Legislature for this November’s election
The Legislature by a 2/3 majority vote (and no gubernatorial action) can place measures on the statewide ballot. The Elections Code, absent an amendment, requires
Chris Micheli
June 22, 2020