The increasingly polarized political environment has taken a toll on election workers and other public servants. The California Legislature has noticed, recognizing in its most recent election legislation that 15 percent of the state’s election officials have retired since the 2020 election. In an ongoing effort to address this issue, Governor Newsom signed SB 1131 into law on September 26, 2022, establishing new protections for public officials from harassment, threats, and acts of violence. As an urgency statute, SB 1311 went into effect that same day.

Renne Public Management Group (RPMG), a division of Renne Public Law Group, is pleased to announce that sustainability expert Wendy Sommer has joined RPMG as a Consultant. Wendy will support executive coaching, organizational and professional development, and facilitation services, as well as complex project management for RPMG clients. 

2022 Public Law Fellowship Renne Public Law Group is pleased to host its third annual Public Law Fellowship Program A condensed fellowship program designed to introduce law students and public administration and public policy graduate students to local government advocacy.

On February 8, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 114 into law, reestablishing the COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) for California employers. SPSL, codified at section 248.6 of the Labor Code requires public and private sector employers with 26 or more employees to provide employees with two separate banks of COVID-19-related paid leave, each up to 40 hours.

Renne Public Management Group (RPMG), a division of Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), is pleased to announce that Nelson Fialho has joined as Executive Director of RPMG effective February 1. Nelson will lead RPMG’s Financial Management, Human Resources, Executive Search and Complex Project Management practice areas.