New Session Begins, Along With Special Session
The Legislature kicked off its two-year session December 5 with brief swearing-in ceremonies and leadership elections in both houses, then adjourned until January 4. Lawmakers also launched the special session called by Governor Gavin Newsom to consider legislation the governor describes as a “penalty on excessive margins” to “deter price gouging by oil companies.” Newsom attended the Assembly and Senate sessions. The governor’s proposal, introduced by Senator Nancy Skinner as SB 2X, effectively would make it illegal for one industry…