WHO IS OPPOSEDSome environmental justice groups, the city and county where UC Santa Cruz is located, a town adjacent to UC Santa Barbara and three state Democrats who cast the only dissenting votes against the bill. Todays action gives hardworking fast-food workers a stronger voice and seat at the table to set fair wages and critical health and safety standards across the industry. The California Department of Public Health was involved in drafting more recent versions of the bill. To Senate Rules Committee. The bills original sponsor, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, yanked its support for the bill after it was amended earlier in the year and has since voiced strong opposition. The bill also includes stronger protections for ratepayers, and the loan would be allocated in increments. Democrats who lead legislative committees are using a powerful tool to kill bills before they even get a vote. And if you were feeling the heat last month, were doing something about that too, with legislation that includes the creation of the nations first extreme heat ranking system to prepare communities for heat waves. You can look up your CA state legislators here. It would take effect in 2027. The proliferation of period-tracking reproductive health apps along with a high-profile Nebraska case where prosecutors subpoenaed Facebook messages from a mother charged with helping her daughter get an illegal abortion has led to scrutiny of how tech companies handle patient privacy. Assemblymember Chris Holden, a Pasadena Democrat, carried the bill. Newsom and environmental groups are top supporters. This is a big moment as we begin to take responsibility, he said at a press conference in San Francisco. This creates considerable confusion about how certain services will be financed, and could severely limit the full potential of the behavioral health crisis response promised by the bill, he said in a signing statement. Track Legislation Coming Up You will get updates when any bill is scheduled for debate in the week ahead by the House Majority Leader or in the day ahead according to the Senate Floor Schedule. The counties of Glenn, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne will have to start the program by Oct. 1, 2023, while the rest of the state will have until Dec. 1, 2024. Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML] The tool? 1500 11th Street That means companies like Facebook, Apple or Google all of which facilitate private digital communications could not turn those records over to another state where abortion is illegal. These bills need vote to pass, but are exempt from any of the standard legislative deadlines. Many experts warn that achieving carbon neutrality may not be possible without removing existing emissions from the atmosphere and capturing carbon from smokestacks. A reparations program of this magnitude "could finally lead to closure on the harms and damages of the . AB 1954 (Quirk) protects the right of chronic pain patients who use marijuana, and the right of physicians and clinics to treat them. Its also labors foothold toward bargaining power for a low-wage workforce that has been difficult to unionize because of widespread franchise ownership. Many of the details for how it would work remain up in the air including how much assistance would be offered and how many people would qualify. Current law requires the Attorney General to direct local . And, werelaunching a pilot program to add wellness vending machines stocked with contraceptives, menstrual products and more. Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 14-2) Status: Passed on August 22 2022 - 100% progression. SB 731 would, as of July 1, expand criminal record relief for all felonies, not just jailable felonies, if an individual is no longer serving a probationary sentence, not currently involved in another case, and two years have elapsed. By banning this practice, this bill would eliminate the pink tax, which supporters call the additional costs to female consumers. The labor truce also matters: Following years of heated debate and dead bills, unions put their differences aside, at least for this year. One ambitious bill for tackling climate change, however, was shot down by the Assembly:AB 2133 which would have ramped up goals for reducing greenhouse gases failed at the last minute. Gavin Newsom proposed in mid-August. On average, products marketed toward women cost 7% more than similar ones marketed toward men, according to a 2015 study from the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs. They just dont agree on how to get there or that this watershed environmental law is the culprit. Diablo Canyon provides about 10% of the states power. One group was told they were from a country song, the other was told they were from rap. The law requires workers to notify their employers two working days before the election if they need to take time off to vote. They say the bill is overly broad, and that setting privacy regulations state-by-state could create confusion for businesses. This bill has passed the Assembly floor and is heading to the Senate. Equity groups who originally pushed for higher affordability requirements in both bills had to settle for less, while developers worry the labor and affordability standards will be too high to meet. In almost all cases, campuses couldnt justify their policy of requiring that. Newsom signed the bill on Sept. 27, as part of a package of legislation on equity for women. AB 2091, by Democratic Assemblymember Mia Bonta of Oakland, prohibits medical providers, health insurers and prison staff from disclosing abortion-related medical records to out-of-state law enforcement officials who seek to use that information to prosecute an individual for getting an abortion. A full list of the bills signed by the Governor is below: AB 37 by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) - Elections: vote by mail ballots. For comparison, the full size of the economy is $25.72 trillion in the third quarter. Specific instructions on how to vote, including how to cast a provisional ballot, can be obtained from a poll worker or by reading the information mailed to you by your local elections official. Information on your voter registration affidavit will be used by elections officials to send you official information on the voting process, such as the location of your polling place and the issues and candidates that will appear on the ballot. California lawmakers approved SB 222 by state Sen. Bill Dodd, a Democrat from Napa, which offers state assistance to low income residents who struggle to pay for drinking water and sewage. The state has a Sept. 6 deadline to apply for federal funding. The Governor just signed Senator Gonzalez and Assemblymember Maratushis bills to require recycled catalytic converters to be tracked, which will help stop people from stealing them! The council also says that children often misunderstand their gender identity and are likely to regret their decision to get irreversible treatments such as hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery. Solitary confinement is the Wild West of carceral regulations there arent many rules in place, so prisons set many of their own. At least 140 organizations and more than 400 individuals registered their opposition to the bill because they say it sets up a system of coerced, involuntary outpatient civil commitment that deprives people with mental health disabilities of the right to make self-determined decisions about their own lives. Instead of building up the critical housing and mental health infrastructure people need, the costly new court process will simply re-traumatize people struggling with mental illness, they say. And thats the hard work of the next year.. Digital security has become a hotly debated topic in the abortion world following Roe v. Wades overturn. Supporters say few low-income workers can afford the 30% to 40% pay cut to take time off for a disability or to care for a new child or sick family member. If signed, the bill would make California a refuge for minors seeking gender-affirming care by prohibiting the removal of a child from their parent or guardian because that parent allowed their child to receive gender-affirming care. Faculty groups also say the bill comes with no additional funding to hire more tutors who work alongside faculty to help students during class and give faculty more training. Some 10,000 California nursing home residents died during the pandemic. They say the state could develop targets based on technologies that are not accessible for most farmers and drive small farms out of business. Currently he is an author and trend forecaster interested in macro trends regarding the economy, energy composition and the environment at his site, California Storm Victims Qualify for Extended Tax Filing Deadlines, Unpacking the Clean Vehicle Credits under IRA 22. That amounts to a minimum of 54 (of 80) votes in the California State Assembly and 27 (of 40) votes in the California State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Yeah! If California passes these laws, other states could well be next. The bill by Democratic Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer of Los Angeles would require judges to balance the value of the evidence with the undue prejudice and racial bias possible when that evidence is presented to a jury. It would exempt short-term credentials that have industry-specific math requirements and adult programs that dont require a math or English course (think: basic office software or fire-resilient landscaping), among other carve-outs. Supporters say poor and Black and Latino residents are disproportionately affected. Californias fight against climate change requires a massive shift away from fossil fuels. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and the California Independent System Operator, which operates the states power grid were supporters. Assemblymember Mark Stone, a Santa Cruz Democrat, carried the bill. California is one of 16 states that requires a two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber during one legislative session to refer a constitutional amendment to the ballot. Scientific and medical analysis indicates that people living near wells are at higher risk of asthma, respiratory illness and some cancers. They say the fee is an important way to make sure the services associated with the hotline are adequately funded. SB 1020, authored by state Sen. John Laird, a Democrat from Santa Cruz, sets interim targets for generating clean energy. Groups supporting workers rights, child and maternal health, gender equity, retirees, and benefits for low-income Californians are pushing for the bill. Gov. The measure would also prohibit California law enforcement agencies from arresting anyone who obtains or performs a legal abortion and prevents them from cooperating with out-of-state law enforcement agencies investigating an abortion. Apartments would have to be either 100% affordable or mixed-use, meaning market-rate but affordable to at least 15% of lower income earners, or 8% of very low income and 5% of extremely low income earners.SB 6, by Democratic Sen. Anna Caballero of Salinas, would bypass the first step in permitting housing on commercial real estate while allowing other opportunities for local input, like CEQA. Is CEQA the bogeyman its made out to be? It was part of the climate action plan that Gov. STUDENTS: California continues to make historic investments to transform our education systems! SB 905: Newsom supports it, saying capture and storage strategies are necessary tools to remove carbon. "Despite heavy opposition and . Starting in 2025, workers who earn less than about $57,000 a year would be paid 90% of their regular wages, an increase from the current 70%. It is against the law to tamper with voting equipment. GOVERNORS CALL Newsom signed the bill on Sept. 28, after reaching agreement with the United Farm Workers and California Labor Federation on clarifying language to be passed by the Legislature next year to address his concerns on implementation and voter integrity. To achieve this target, the state needs to reduce its fossil fuel use by 91% a target that the California Air Resources Board has prioritized in this years climate change blueprint. Also, every California employer is . Backers and foes of this bill say they want the same thing: more student housing. The number, billed as an alternative to 911, is intended to make it easier for people experiencing mental health emergencies to tap into the states network of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline call centers. Not every contentious proposal made it through the gantlet: Bills to restrict bail costs, to allow legislative staff to unionize, and to preserve Californias concealed-carry gun limits all went down to defeat in the final hours. Pretty much everyone but faculty. These barriers appear when, for example, individuals look for housing, pursue careers in education or healthcare, want to coach a sports team, adopt a child or care for their grandparent. Nearly 3 million Californians live within 3,200 feet of an active or idle oil or gas well, mostly in Kern and Los Angeles counties. A Artists and labels are headed for a face off Wednesday (March 30) in Sacramento as the California State Assembly holds the first hearing and vote on repealing an amendment to the state's. After eight months, Californias legislative session came to a close on Sept. 1 with a final flurry of frantic activity. Governor Newsom signed Assemblymember Holdens bill to give fast-food workers a stronger voice and seat at the table to set fair wages and critical health and safety standards across the industry. California has struggled for years to keep up with the very real and visible issue of increasing numbers of seriously mentally ill people living on the street. The current law already requires 100% of retail electricity to be fueled by renewables such as wind and solar by 2045. While the state has finally started to backfill the critical demand for more housing and mental health services, lawmakers believe more is necessary to ensure that the states neediest population now languishing on the streets gets the help they need. If AB 2273 is signed into law, businesses that provide online services or products likely to be accessed by kids under 18 would have to provide greater privacy protections by default starting in 2024. It argues that dismissing records for violent criminals will reduce deterrents for repeat offenders and jeopardize public safety. The California Teachers Association wrote in a supporting opinion that higher prices for products marketed to women reinforces gender inequity. SB 886 by Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco, would excuse public college and university housing from regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act, a 1970s-era law that developers deplore but that environmental groups and some cities champion as a safeguard against pollution. These measures bring new transparency to tackle pay gaps, end discriminatory pricing of products based on gender and expand supports for survivors of abuse and assault, he said in a statement. Dozens of cities and local control advocates say the bills take away critical neighborhood input to development decisions and worry local governments may lose tax revenue from commercial properties. The bill was sponsored by Common Sense media, a non-profit that reviews entertainment and technology for families and schools, and 5Rights Foundation, a UK non-profit whose founder led the charge on a similar law now in place in the UK. Weve launched abortion.ca.gov to help people in and outside of California access abortion care. Disability rights groups from across the country worry the model sets a dangerous national precedent. The UFW says under the current, more rigid voting system, growers hearing of unionization efforts have called immigration authorities on organizing workers. Some individual doctors and groups like A Voice for Choice Advocacy argue that the bill infringes on doctors free speech and that physicians should be allowed to share their professional opinions without fear of repercussions. Cremating one corpse can release almost 600 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Assemblymember Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat and the bills author, is hopeful this version of the legislation meets Newsoms objections. View the Assembly Televising Schedule for hearings and floor sessions. In a signing statement, he sought to make clear that the measure does not apply to any speech outside of discussions directly related to COVID-19 treatment within a direct physician patient relationship. I am signing this bill because it is narrowly tailored to apply only to those egregious instances in which a licensee is acting with malicious intent or clearly deviating from the required standard of care while interacting directly with a patient under their care, he added. 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