Tag: Josh Newman

Democrats’ Self-Serving Recall Efforts are Pure Gamesmanship

Commentary A bill I authored during in the 2017-2018 Legislative session, SB 1159, would have given certified public accountants (CPAs) the same ability that attorneys currently enjoy: to receive continuing professional education credits for serving as an elected legislator. I worked on the bill with U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) who, like myself, is a…


Proposed Bill to ID Recall Petitioners Withdrawn From California Senate

Proposed legislation that would have allowed California politicians facing the threat of recall to identify and contact petition signers has been shelved. Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), who authored Senate Bill 663 (SB 663), pulled it from consideration on April 20. The proposed legislation would have given politicians access to the personal information of petition signers…


California Lawmakers Debate Privacy Rights of Recall Petitioners

Proposed legislation in California that would allow targets of future recall movements to identify and contact petition signers to potentially change their minds sparked lengthy debate in a recent State Senate committee meeting. Senate Bill 663 (SB 663) would provide data access to recall targets, allowing them to contact petition signers and correct any potential…