With No Audit, Lawmakers And DMV Look For Path Forward

The legislature approved $90 million to upgrade the department's outdated computer system. But the director says the 5-year project, isn't even halfway done. 

• Aug 8, 2018

California Lawmakers Approve Presidential Primary In March

• Sep 16, 2017

California Lawmakers To Tackle Housing Crisis, Immigration

California lawmakers return Monday from a monthlong break with a busy agenda that includes tackling the state's housing crisis and deciding whether to make California a statewide sanctuary for people living illegally in the U.S.

• Aug 19, 2017

CA Lawmakers, Unions Strike Deal To Raise Minimum Wage To $15

• Mar 27, 2016

California Lawmakers Weigh Revamped Health Insurance Tax

California lawmakers are expected to take action Monday on a tax package aimed at appeasing federal regulators and preventing a $1.1 billion funding hole in the state's health insurance program for low-income Californians.

• Feb 29, 2016

Calif. Lawmakers To Vote On Budget With More Money For Public Schools

California lawmakers are taking up a $117.5 billion spending plan that sends even more money to public schools and adopts a new tax credit for the working poor.

• Jun 14, 2015

Senate Ends Free After-Hours Transportation For Lawmakers

The leader of the California Senate says he's ending a practice of providing free after-hours transportation to lawmakers in an effort to restore public trust.

• Jun 5, 2015

State Assembly Leaders Free To Spend From Fund With Little Oversight

California Assembly leaders control a large fund they can use to boost programs of their choice without a single hearing or vote.

• May 25, 2015

State Lawmakers Vote To Speed Up Water Projects Meant To Bring Relief, Fund Infrastructure Projects

California lawmakers are considering a plan to speed up more than $1 billion in water spending as the drought persists.

• Mar 25, 2015

California Bill Would Have State Help Cover Working Parents' Child Care Costs

"It's been many times I've been let go from jobs because I couldn't find child care," said child care advocate Shavone Brown. Now she can afford childcare with a good paying job from the state. But years ago, it was a different story for the single mother of two.

• Feb 18, 2015

Lawmakers Approve Statewide Ban On Plastic Bags

Lawmakers are sending Gov. Jerry Brown a bill that would make California the first to impose a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.

• Aug 29, 2014

Scandals Prompt Ethics Bills From Senate Democrats

Stung by criminal charges against two colleagues, the leader of the state Senate and other Democratic lawmakers on Thursday proposed tightening rules on lawmakers and lobbyists.

• Mar 6, 2014

Bills Moving Through California Legislature Strengthen Campaign Reporting Laws

Bills advancing through the Legislature would give California's campaign watchdog agency more power and require political nonprofits to reveal their donors.

• Feb 20, 2014

Calif. Lawmakers Alter Votes On Budget, Gun Bills

While the state Legislature remains in session most of the year, action on the most high-profile bills tends to be clustered in the days leading up to several deadlines.

• Jul 28, 2013

California Lawmakers Funnel Windfall Into Raises

The compensation commission approved restoring wages back to the 2011 levels by a 5-1 vote.

• Jun 19, 2013

California Lawmakers Moving Forward With New Health Insurance Rules

California lawmakers have taken their first step toward passing new consumer protections under the federal health care overhaul, such as guaranteeing coverage even with pre-existing conditions

• Feb 28, 2013

Rural Fire-Prevention Fee Headed Back To California Legislature

An annual fire-prevention fee that is unpopular with some rural property owners is headed back before the state Legislature, as Gov. Jerry Brown proposes to expand its use and opponents try to kill it.

• Feb 18, 2013

Bill Would Force California Gun Owners To Buy Insurance

Democratic lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require California gun owners to buy liability insurance to cover any damages or injuries caused by their weapons.

• Feb 5, 2013

Calif. Bill Seeks To Tighten Assault Weapons Law

Legislation that has the backing of California's attorney general would close a loophole in the nation's toughest assault weapons law, making it more difficult for guns to be swiftly reloaded with high-capacity magazines.

• Aug 4, 2012

Ruling Undermines Measure Blocking Lawmakers' Pay

A judge's tentative decision siding with state lawmakers appears to undermine a voter-approved law that bans lawmakers from getting paid if they fail to pass a balanced budget on time.

• Apr 25, 2012

Major Debates Await Calif. Lawmakers After Break

Lawmakers returning this week from their spring recess face fast-approaching deadlines for several critical decisions.

• Apr 8, 2012

California Lawmakers Treated To Luxury Hawaii Resort By Special Interest Groups

A group of California lawmakers spent last week at a luxury hotel, all expenses paid, while attending an issues conference – unaware that CBS political reporter Dave Bryan tagged along with a hidden camera.

• Nov 22, 2011

State Lawmakers Focus On Jobs

State lawmakers have addressed circumcision and foam takeout containers this year, but the state's backsliding economy and dismal jobs outlook are dominating the end of the legislative session.

• Sep 5, 2011

Calif. Lawmakers Want Out Of Immigrant Fingerprinting Program

California congressional members are asking Gov. Jerry Brown to suspend the state's participation in a Homeland Security program that aims to deport dangerous criminals.

• Jun 10, 2011