California lawmakers advance a bill that could take badges from bad officers Under a new bill advanced by California lawmakers on August 3, bad law enforcement officer could have their badges permanently taken away The police decertification bill would give the state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training authority to revoke officers’ eligibility for… Continue reading Legislative News – 09-03-2021
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Legislative News – 08-20-2021
Vaccine requirements for employees are banned by Montana As multiple large companies across the U.S. announce that COVID-19 vaccines will be required for employees to return to work in person, Montana is the only state to ban it Under recent law passed by the state’s Legislature earlier this year, requiring vaccines as a condition for… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-20-2021
Legislative News – 08-19-2021
Virginia school board votes down transgender student policies State guidelines that are aimed to protect transgender students have been voted on to be ignored by the Virginia school board Under the law, school districts must adopt policies consistent with or more comprehensive than the model policies They include allowing students to use school bathrooms and… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-19-2021
Legislative News – 08-26-2021
North Carolina Senate allows bill limiting “racial teachings” On August 26, North Carolina Senate Republicans have passed a bill that limits how teachers are able to discuss certain racial concepts inside the classroom The proposal seeks to keep educators from compelling students to adopt ideas or views that one particular race or sex is superior… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-26-2021
Legislative News – 08-24-2021
North Carolina Governor vetoes bill changing charter schools board makeup Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina has vetoed legislation on August 23 that would slightly alter the state panel that recommends whether charter schools can open or remain closed Two of the 11 voting members of the Charter Schools Advisory Board are chosen by the… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-24-2021
Legislative News – 08-18-2021
Massachusetts governor proposed unemployment relief fund worth $1 billion Massachusetts Governor, Charlie Baker on August 18 filed a $1.6 billion supplemental budget to give unemployment insurance relief for employees The money provided in this legislation relies mainly on the $5 billion surplus coming from increased tax revenues which were unexpected Lt. Governor Randy McNally reasserts… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-18-2021
Legislative News – 08-16-2021
New legislation could end North Carolina as a “Child Bride Destination” North Carolina lawmakers are nearing a passage of a bill that could help dampen the state’s appeal as the state to bring child brides In the proposed legislation, the minimum marriage age would increase from age 14 to 16 and limit the age difference… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-16-2021
Legislative News – 08-13-2021
Proposed Ohio bill could remove concealed carry license requirement Under legislation proposed in the Ohio Senate, a concealed weapons permit not be needed and no longer require individuals to notify police officers that they are carrying a concealed weapon The measure allows individuals the option of keeping the permit and this would allow gun owners… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-13-2021
Legislative News – 08-12-2021
Human Rights experts with UN call for more rules on Spyware use in countries On August 12, Human Rights experts working with the United Nations has asked that countries stop the sale and transfer of spyware and other surveillance technology They ask that this “stay” on the sale of spyware go on until they set… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-12-2021
Legislative News – 08-11-2021
North Carolina Legislators close to reaching legislative approval to raise minimum marriage age An attempt at raising the minimum marriage age in North Carolina from 14 to 16 has come close to final legislative approval on August 11 As voted unanimously by the House, the action would also require a 16 or 17-year-old to obtain… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-11-2021
Legislative News – 08-10-2021
Nursing home bill would increase staffing and infection control On August 10, senior Democratic Senators introduced legislation to improve infection control, improve nurse staffing, and support inspections The measures mentioned include: a raise in salaries and benefits for nursing staff, mandates for nursing homes to have an infection prevention and control specialist, and a registered… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-10-2021
Legislative News – 08-09-2021
Loosened gun laws remain unaffected by Police disapproval Republican lawmakers in the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee are opposed by police officers who are against the push to loosen gun laws The latest push for gun laws to drop requirements for people to receive background checks and training before carrying handguns in public With… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-09-2021
Legislative News – 08-07-2021
Texas Democats continue their holdout and refuse to return to state Capitol As the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott begins his third attempt at passing new election laws, Texas Democrats still refuse to return to Austin as of August 7 In a joint statement Saturday, Democrats said 26 of them would remain “part of an… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-07-2021
Legislative News – 08-05-2021
Texas Governor requests new legislative session in an attempt to pass GOP Voting Laws Governor Greg Abbot of Texas has ordered another legislative session in an attempt at passing a GOP voting bill to begin on August 7 This announcement comes after more than 50 Democrats scrambled to fly out of Texas on July 12… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-05-2021
Legislative News – 08-04-2021
Minnesota state permit-to-carry law is upheld by Supreme Court On August 4, the Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a state law requiring individuals to have a permit to carry a handgun in public does not violate the Constitution This ruling comes after a man was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit in… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-04-2021
Legislative News – 08-03-2021
Tennesse sued by the Human Rights Campaign for “Bathroom Bill” The federal lawsuit filed by the Human Rights Campaign challenges the state’s “bathroom bill,” a measure that restricts school bathroom use by transgender people The law will specifically ban transgender students or employees from using multi-person bathrooms or locker rooms not for their gender Infrastructure… Continue reading Legislative News – 08-03-2021