We previously wrote about California Governor Newsom’s 2020-2021 Budget and an accompanying trailer bill that would rename the Department of Business Oversight (“DBO”) and significantly increase its ability to oversee financial services providers in the state.  The proposed law hit a roadblock in May when it was handed to the Legislature for further deliberation and review outside of the typical budgeting process. … Continue Reading

California Governor Newsom submitted his updated 2020-2021 budget proposal to the state legislature on May 14, 2020.  The proposed budget amendments include substantial cuts to compensate for the anticipated impact to state revenue due to job losses and business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The funding allocated to the revamping of the Department of Business Oversight (DBO) was not impacted, however. … Continue Reading