Important Update
Legislative Update – October 15, 2024
By Shane LaVigne, LaVigne Strategies
End of Session:
Governor Gavin Newsom faced a September 30th deadline to act on over 1,200 bills sent to him this year, providing a clearer view of his political philosophy as he enters his final two years in office. Newsom signed 1,017 bills into law and vetoed 189, giving him a veto rate of just under 16%, slightly above the decade-long average. His decisions reflected a pragmatic, fiscally cautious approach, likely influenced by the state’s economic uncertainties.
Governor Vetoes Bill Guaranteeing Pay Equity Between California Department of Insurance Investigators and Department of Justice Special Agents
Veto message cites interference in collective bargaining process as basis for veto for AB 2872
SACRAMENTO – On September 20, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom returned AB 2872 to the Legislature by way of veto. The bill would have required immediate pay equivalency between California Department of Insurance (CDI) Investigators (which are presently included in a Statewide class with other Unit 7 peace officers) and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Agents (which are designated by a separate class code).
The State’s New Business and Travel Program Update
As a courtesy, CSLEA is informing its members that the State plans to begin implementing its new business and travel expense reimbursement program on October 1, 2024. This is consistent with the negotiated travel sections (Article 12.1 and Appendix 1) of our Bargaining Unit 7 Memorandum of Understandings (MOU).
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CSLEA Welcomes Senior Legal Counsel Kja Harper-Gopaul
HUNTINGTON BEACH – On October 7, 2024, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) announced the hiring of Senior Legal Counsel Kja Harper-Gopaul. Harper-Gopaul is joining the CSLEA legal team in its Southern California office based in Huntington Beach, in preparation for the retirement of CSLEA Senior Counsel Jim Vitko. “Although it will be […]
CSLEA Senior Counsel Jim Vitko Announces Plan for Retirement
SACRAMENTO – After 15 years serving California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members with representation and legal assistance, CSLEA Senior Legal Counsel Jim Vitko is announcing his plans for retirement. “Jim is a wealth of knowledge given his decades of experience as a law enforcement officer and attorney,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. “He has […]
CSLEA-CABCA Member Receives ABC’s “Life Saving Award”
Revived a baby who was not breathing By CABCA Secretary Bryant Pender SAN JOSE – On October 10, 2024, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Agent Daniel Felix of the San Jose District Office received ABC’s “Life Saving Award” for his work in saving the life of a baby at the Salinas Rodeo. On Friday, July […]
CSLEA & CHP-PSDA Visit Dispatchers Training at CHP Academy in West Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO – On October 7, 2024, four California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatchers training at the academy in West Sacramento received a visit from union representatives California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Andrea Perez and CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association Vice President Victor Tovar. Perez and Tovar conducted a new employee orientation, introducing the […]
CABCA Representatives Conduct Three Site Visits in Southern California
RIVERSIDE – On October 1-2, 2024, the president, secretary and treasurer of the association California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) visited licensing representatives and agents at California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) offices in Riverside, Palm Desert and Cerritos. “Through the course of our visits we were able to meet and have conversations with 16 agents […]
CSLEA Officers and Directors Meet For 2024 Third Quarter Board Meeting
Special guest Assemblymember Josh Hoover speaks with directors SACRAMENTO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) officers and directors met at CSLEA headquarters September 24, 2024 for their third quarter board meeting of the year. In addition to receiving updates from consultants and staff, the board had the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions […]
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Elk Grove Man Sentenced to 228 years-to-Life After Conviction in Davis Freeway Shooting
Yolo County DA praises the Department of Justice for expert assistance throughout the case “Criminalists with the California Department of Justice provided expert testimony regarding evidence in this case. We are proud of the work that California DOJ criminalists do in labs throughout California. Their work is vital to public safety and criminal justice.” –CSLEA […]
California ABC Agents Conduct Statewide Sweep Following New Hemp Regulations
“California ABC agents work to protect the public from harm and to educate ABC licensees, particularly as it applies to these new regulations. We are appreciative of their illegal hemp product check and assisting in the removal of these products from store shelves.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona Sacramento – On October 9, 2024, the California Department […]
Chico Gang Member Convicted of Shooting
Department of Justice Criminalists in Chico conducted firearms analysis “Prosecutors relay on the vital assistance that California DOJ criminalists provide in analyzing evidence. Science is everything in some cases. California counties are fortunate to have the criminalists at California DOJ to help determine the truth in what happened and who did it.” – CSLEA President […]
CSLB Targets Illegal Contracting in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE COUNTY– On September 24-25, the Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), the Menifee Police Department and the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office conducted an undercover sting targeting unlicensed contractors in Menifee. During the operation, 12 people were found to be allegedly engaging in illegal contracting activities. Unlicensed contractors were asked to […]
Former Lake Forest Insurance Agent Convicted of Insurance Fraud
“When consumers pay for insurance, they trust that they are covered should they need to file a claim. When an agent fails to place coverage for clients, those clients can be harmed financially. CDI investigators and detectives work to identify insurance fraud and hold those who commit it, accountable,” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona ORANGE— On […]
Porterville Man Pleads Guilty to Making Destructive Devices and Unlawfully Possessing a Silencer
FRESNO— On October 7, 2024, Joseph Marcus Silva, 28, of Porterville, pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered silencer and manufacturing three destructive devices. According to court documents, Silva manufactured three destructive devices, all of which were designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and were designed for use as a weapon. Silva […]