Category: Josh Newman

Democrats’ Self-Serving Recall Efforts are Pure Gamesmanship

July 6, 2021
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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…

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Proposed Bill to ID Recall Petitioners Withdrawn From California Senate

April 22, 2021
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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…

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California Lawmakers Debate Privacy Rights of Recall Petitioners

April 18, 2021
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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…

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