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Bill to Ban School Notification Of Pronoun Change to Parents Passed By Senate

June 14, 2024 1:09 pm

A bill that would prohibit school districts from allowing teachers to let parents know if their child is using a new pronoun at school passed the Senate on Thursday in a divisive 29-8 with 3 abstentions vote. Assembly Bill 1955,...

Bill to Double Fines Of Protestors Blocking Freeway Traffic Passes Committee

April 24, 2024 2:43 pmApril 24, 2024 2:44 pm

A bill to double the penalties for protestors who block traffic on freeways in California gained strong Democratic support this week, passing the Assembly Transportation Committee despite earlier projections showing that it was unlikely to advance far because of previous...

Bill to Prohibit Public Libraries From Banning Books Passes Assembly Committee

April 11, 2024 12:30 pmApril 11, 2024 12:30 pm

A bill that would prohibit public libraries from banning books or other materials because of topic or content passed the Assembly Education Committee in a 5-1 vote with 1 abstention on Wednesday. Assembly Bill 1825, authored by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi...

Newsom Signs Bill Ending California’s Anti-LGBT Travel Ban Law To 26 States

September 14, 2023 2:30 amSeptember 14, 2023 6:17 am

A bill to end California’s travel ban to 26 “anti-LGBT law” was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after it had been approved by the Assembly. Senate Bill 447, authored by Senator Toni...

Bill To End California’s Anti-LGBT Travel Ban Law To 26 States Passes Assembly

September 12, 2023 6:58 pmSeptember 13, 2023 5:29 pm

A bill to end California’s travel ban to “anti-LGBT law” states passed the Assembly on Tuesday, moving the bill to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 447, authored by Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), would end California’s ant-LGBT law travel ban...

California Drivers Could be Charged Higher Registration Fees for Heavier Autos

February 10, 2023 5:51 pmFebruary 11, 2023 7:22 am

California is considering charging higher truck and SUV auto registration fees for heavier cars under a new bill in the state Legislature. The automotive industry is growing apprehensive about what it could possibly mean for them. Assembly Bill 251, authored...

Bill To Tax to House Flippers and Speculators 25% Moves To Assembly Committee

March 10, 2022 4:34 pmMarch 10, 2022 4:34 pm

A bill that would massively tax house flippers and speculators who buy and sell a house within three years was moved to the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation earlier this week. Assembly Bill 1771, authored by Assemblyman Chris Ward...