This is one of the things I think well look back on with tremendous pride, when were done, Newsom said during the signing ceremony in San Jose, where he first announced the proposal in March. SB 905: Environmental justice groups are opposed, saying carbon capture, use and storage technology is unproven. Newsom signed this and other climate bills on Sept. 16. Digital security has become a hotly debated topic in the abortion world following Roe v. Wades overturn. AB 1279, authored by Democratic Assemblymembers Al Muratsuchi of Torrance and Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens, codifies Californias commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2045. In addition, new requirements would include limits on noise, light, dust and vapors. California will be required to collect data each year on how many people are exiting prison into unstable housing or outright homelessness under a new law that goes into effect Jan. 1. The people operating prisons and the Security Housing Units within them. Some cities and counties have a higher minimum wage than what is required by the state. People in California who have served time in prison will soon have a chance to appeal to have their criminal records sealed. This month has been a wake-up call for all of us that later is too late to act on climate change. The report recommended the district utilize restorative justice as a suspension alternative, to build communities and restore relationships between all affected parties after an incident has occurred.. It also prevents licensing boards from denying licenses to medical professionals who were punished in other states for performing abortions. Assembly Bill 1705 continues Californias efforts to ensure more community college students enroll in classes required to transfer to a UC or Cal State campus. Legiscan confirms House Bill 1667 is a bill that requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to healthcare entities such as hospitals, professional associations in the medical field . 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. Deb Banks, executive director of the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates, said it will allow bikers to cross the street at pedestrian signals instead of only at green traffic lights. The UC Berkeley Labor Centermaintains a list. Gavin Newsom's office signed 997 new bills into law this week, all set to kick in on Jan. 1. A coalition called Save Local Restaurants, whose biggest funders are In-N-Out Burger, Chipotle, and Starbucks (among others), has submitted more than a million signatures to put the issue on the ballot in 2024. More than half of Californias farmworkers are undocumented, and they often live on their employers land. But, opponents of the law want to stop it before it starts. Two new laws aim to stop you from throwing food away in your regular garbage, and to stop products from carrying the chasing-arrow recycling symbol when they aren't really recyclable. A signing message can be found. Democratic Assembly member Buffy Wicks, who drafted the act, says it marks a turning point for Californias housing production needs no longer will lack of land be an issue. The California Teachers Association wrote in a supporting opinion that higher prices for products marketed to women reinforces gender inequity. 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. The bill is supported by doctor groups including the California Medical Association, the California chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians. In 2022, the minimum wage in California was $14 an hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees and $15 an hour for employers with more than 25 employees. Newsom says hes opposed, though the bill has been amended to include provisions he supports after he vetoed a similar bill last year. 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. The governors Twitter account said the bill makes California the 1st state to ensure creative content like lyrics & music videos cant be used against artists in court without judicial review.. Newsom signed the bills on Sept. 27. This coming legislative session, Weber hopes to introduce a new bill that would mandate all California schools to utilize the list of practices developed by the states education department, to ensure all students, regardless of where their school is located, are able to benefit. The National Funeral Directors Association estimates that about 67% of people were cremated in 2021 and that number is expected to rise. Thats certainly not the experience of all fast-food workers, but a significant and sizable amount; more than other industries.. It argues that dismissing records for violent criminals will reduce deterrents for repeat offenders and jeopardize public safety. 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. 10. AB 257 would address working conditions that have been long-standing issues in the fast-food industry, Koonse said. Nearly one in three adults in California have a past arrest or conviction on their record, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. The California State Association of Counties, which initially opposed the measure, dropped their opposition after slowing down the timeline and receiving an additional $57 million to put it in place. Facing extreme heat, prolonged drought and wildfires, California has increasingly faced challenges in providing reliable electricity. Only 623,212 verified signatures are needed to qualify the initiative and put the law on hold until voters weigh in. a referendum effort fueled by oil and gas companies was launched to undo it. Instead, the groups are advocating for more market-based approaches that trade credits and capture and store carbon while still allowing continued use of fossil fuels. SB 510 by Senator Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) Health care coverage: COVID-19 cost sharing. It is opposed by the Right to Life League, which also opposed AB 2223 and AB 2091. We want to fight back against acts of intimidation, but we also have to be mindful of the First Amendment and the right to free speech, said its regional director, Seth Brysk. AB 988 would raise funds to support call centers and mobile crisis teams associated with the new three-digit federal mental health crisis hotline, also 988. AB 1405 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) Debt settlement practices. For a select few measures, with urgency clauses that allow them to take effect immediately upon the governors signature, the votes stretched into the wee hours the next day. This new law expands to all consumer products sold in California and enacts penalties of up to $2500 per violation. But now, the law could be put on hold. AB 2091 also seeks to outmaneuver laws in places such as Texas, where private citizens may sue abortion providers. The bill was introduced in March by Democratic Assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and 17 co-authors from every legislative ethnic caucus. Urban Footprints analysis estimates that 108,000 acres of land would be newly open for home construction, with the potential for between 1.5 and 2.5 million homes, 200,000 to 300,000 of which would not require a government subsidy. Tia Koonse is the legal and policy research manager at the UCLA Labor Center and says pay is just one part of the plan. Assembly Bill 2632 from Democratic Assemblymember Chris Holden of Pasadena would overhaul how California prisons treat inmates in solitary confinement. Were cleaning the air we breathe, holding the big polluters accountable, and ushering in a new era for clean energy.. AB 2223 garnered the most opposition, spurring heated protests outside the Capitol amid allegations that the bill is overbroad and legalizes infanticide, which supporters strongly deny. Newsweek has gone through the new. CALIFORNIA, USA On Jan. 1, things will be a little different with the California crime laws when it pertains to certain drug offenses. In a last-minute amendment, lawmakers also snuck in protections for medical records related to gender-affirming health care. Investor-owned utilities represented by the California Water Association, such as California Water Service, also support it; the largest already offer rate assistance programs of their own. This bill is about rap lyrics and the book Rap on Trial. In one study mentioned in the book and by California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, two groups of people were read identical lyrics. Some 10,000 California nursing home residents died during the pandemic. Remote Marriages In light of COVID-19, county clerks are now able to issue marriage licenses and solemnize marriage ceremonies using remote technology. Abortion rights advocates contend that the cases open the door to prosecute people who pursue a self-induced abortion and seek to prohibit that outcome. The group contends that it has been gutted and now serves as a lifeline to problematic nursing home owners. SB 221 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) Health care coverage: timely access to care. It's a tool to educate. But many of them from a bump in the minimum wage to changes for cyclists likely will affect your community, businesses or family. Advocates say the bill will make biking safer. The Building and Construction Trades, an umbrella union of 450,000 workers, and the bigger Labor Federation behind them, support SB 6, while the state carpenters union and affordable housing developers backed AB 2011. Gov. The $20 million fund will give grants to groups that help women cover the cost of travel, lodging, child care and other expenses that commonly create barriers to accessing abortion. Housing projects would have to be on campus-owned land and not displace affordable housing. It would exclude crimes requiring the offender to register as a sex offender. The bill, carried by Democratic Assemblymembers Al Muratsuchi of Torrance and Jim Wood of Santa Rosa, would also institute time limits to prevent such delays. California is committed to ensuring that the men and women who have helped build our world-class economy are able to share in the states prosperity, he said in a statement. In November, California voters approved Prop. Newsom signed these and other climate bills on Sept. 16. AndAB 101by Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) whichupon appropriation of funds by the Legislature requires high schools to provide ethnic studies starting in academic year 2025-26 and make completion of a one-semester course a high school graduation requirement beginning with students graduating in 2029-2030. There's nothing stopping CalGEM, which is the agency responsible for permitting in California, to just stop permitting within the setback zone, Naseck said. Hopefully this will increase the use of bikes and make it safer for folks on the road.. This change requires 90% by 2035 and 95% by 2040. Were doing everything we can to protect people from any retaliation for accessing abortion care while also making it more affordable to get contraceptives,he said in a statement. If a person refuses to comply, or fails out, they could be considered by the court for conservatorship just as if a county fails to provide the necessary services, they could face fines of up to $1,000 per day. 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. The California Correctional Peace Officers Association wrote in a letter of opposition that forcing violent inmates back into the general prison population will lead to more violence, both to inmates and prison guards. Since then, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has amended the property deed, removing restrictions, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to accept the amended property deed, officially allowing the transfer of the property to the Bruce Family. The council would consist of fast food workers, their advocates, restaurant owners, fast food corporations and the states labor and business departments. SB 109 by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development. But the environmental law was catapulted into national prominence when UC Berkeley was almost forced to cut its new class of students by a third until state lawmakers bailed out the campus with another CEQA exemption in March. Proposition 65 requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Democratic Assemblymembers Rebecca Bauer-Kahan of Orinda, Mia Bonta of Oakland and Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens inserted an amendment into AB 1242 preventing California-based tech companies from disclosing user information to out-of-state law enforcement agencies seeking to prosecute someone for obtaining or providing an abortion. 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. It gives agricultural employers two options for union drives: They could select a labor peace process in which they pledge to remain neutral during a union election, during which farmworkers could choose to receive and submit ballots by mail from the Agricultural Labor Relations Board; or if growers do not agree to neutrality, workers could unionize via a card check process in which growers must recognize the union if a majority of workers sign cards expressing interest. 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. They raised concerns about spent nuclear waste and safety issues due to the plants proximity to seismic fault lines. 1: One For the Road When restaurants shut down in-person dining early in the pandemic, the laws governing. And a bill that would have allowed teenagers to get vaccines without parental permission was pulled without a vote. The bill would attach a fee to cell phone lines.That fee has been lowered significantly in negotiations with the telecommunications industry, which in turn has dropped its opposition. The 10-person council is made up of four worker representatives, four employers, one person from the governors office and one from the Department of Industrial Relations. The Assembly bill, which razes more neighborhood forums, has a longer list of opponents. Those taking effect on July 1, 2022 range from school . 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. We think 50 cents helps working people in an inflationary economy to at least keep up. These votes took place as campaigns ramp up for 100 of the 120 seats in the Legislature. The new law would . Opponents of this bill point to research showing that only 2% of housing development projects face CEQA lawsuits. SB 65, the California Momnibus Actby Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) will go into effect in August 2022, helping tackle racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes by improving research and data collection. It also abolishes the requirement that coroners investigate stillbirths and protects someone who helps a pregnant person end their pregnancy voluntarily from criminal or civil liability. The California Association of Health Plans is opposing the bill, saying amendments to it have created a broad new mandate on insurers without a chance for stakeholders to weigh in. It creates a court framework in every county to compel people with serious mental illness, many of whom are homeless, into housing and medical treatment. AB 977 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) Homelessness program data reporting: Homeless Management Information System. SB 1142, by Democratic senators Anna Caballero of Merced and Nancy Skinner of Berkeley, incubated the Abortion Practical Support Fund, which was established in the budget. Its champions include the Chancellors Office of the California Community Colleges system, Lt. Gov. Your regular monthly contribution supports JPR's local journalism and all our music and cultural programming. On Jan. 1, the minimum wage in California will increase to $15.50 an hour. Thats in the wake of a 2020 report showing the latter district has one of the highest suspension rates for Black students, mainly boys, in California. He said the change improves upon the existing 3-foot law when passing a biker. The Service Employees International Union and its Fight for $15 campaign for low-wage workers, the California Labor Federation and other unions backed the bill. AB 2098 would make it easier for the Medical Board of California to punish doctors who deliberately spread false information about COVID-19, vaccines and treatments. 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. COVID disinformation has been linked to vaccine hesitancy and in some cases has popularized unproven treatments. SB 352 by Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman (D-Stockton) The military: sexual harassment. AB 2626, by Democratic Assemblymember Lisa Calderon of Whittier, prevents professional licensing boards from punishing doctors, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners and nurse midwives for performing abortions by revoking their license. It protects a woman or pregnant person who chooses to end a pregnancy from prosecution, even if the abortion is self-induced or happens outside of the medical system. Theres also a major catch: The program remains unfunded as final budget negotiations continue. 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. The UFW says under the current, more rigid voting system, growers hearing of unionization efforts have called immigration authorities on organizing workers. These bills would unlock a glut of empty stores, offices and parking lots for as many as 1.6 million housing units market conditions permitting without contributing to urban sprawl. 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. They and bill author Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, say that California has a responsibility to provide a safe environment for transgender youth and their families to get gender-affirming care given a recent rise in legislation in other states that would restrict access. 10 new California laws that might affect your everyday in 2022 Monday, December 27, 2021 From recycling and policing to bacon and booze, these laws will affect your neighborhood, local businesses . CALIFORNIA Love 'em or hate 'em, new laws passed in California in 2022 were notable for being boldly progressive. I support CalMatters because the journalists are intelligent, informed and are as passionate about my home state as I am. The Department of Finance certified in July that a 7.9% year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index would require the minimum wage to increase to $15.50 in 2023 for small and large businesses. 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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. Many of the new laws are minor fixes to laws that legislators and the governor previously enacted. SACRAMENTO - Moving to bolster California's nation-leading gun safety laws, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed additional legislation to protect Californians, including measures to improve school campus safety, restrict gun possession by people convicted of child abuse or elder abuse, and better regulate the sale of firearms. One group was told they were from a country song, the other was told they were from rap. Those reports must include, among other findings, data indicating the number of parolees who are experiencing homelessness, and the number of those parolees experiencing homelessness who have previously been identified as having serious mental health needs, according to the text of the law. The bills supporters list is largely populated by civil rights groups and city governments. AB 245 by Assembymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) Educational equity: student records: name and gender changes. Governor Newsom additionally signed the following notable bills which will take effect on January 1: For full text of the legislation, visit:http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. The minimum wage has been gradually increasing under a 2016 law that brought workers' hourly minimum pay from $10 to. Im proud to sign this legislation on Labor Day when we pay tribute to the workers who keep our state running as we build a stronger, more inclusive economy for all Californians.. Become a Sustainer! It aims to make water more affordable before Californians are in crisis. They argue the bill will lead to more dorm beds faster. September 30, 2022 marked the last day Governor Newsom had to sign or veto new bills passed by the Legislature to end the 2022 legislative year. New Year's Day will bring Californians a cornucopia of new rules after Gov. The United Farm Workers and other labor groups say the bill protects agricultural workers from interference and intimidation when voting in union elections. A new California wage theft law would make intentional wage theft punishable as grand theft. The barrier to more student housing is poor university planning and insufficient funding, the California Environmental Justice Alliance argued. The legislation only addresses undergraduate degrees. California's facing a potentially catastrophic shortage of providers, especially in communities of color and rural areas, a problem that is only expected to get worse in the next decade, Atkins said. However, the oll industry also is opposed. There's a lot of near-misses and a lot of accidents that happen from either clipping cyclists when you pass too close, Sanchez said. The bill received not a single dissenting vote from lawmakers. AB 2011, by Democratic Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Oakland, would fast-track housing development along the ubiquitous strip malls that flank Californias roads. This measure was sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta and is supported by the Future of Abortion Council, the California Public Defenders Association, the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office and the University of California. I think, especially in high school, the threat of a legal consequence will mitigate behavior. Versher said. The legislation was vigorously opposed by the oil and gas industry, refiners and drilling specialists. The Western Electrical Contractors Association, a trade group, raised concern that the measure could increase energy costs, reduce competition in the energy market and discriminate against otherwise qualified contractors. State Sen. Brian Dahle, a Republican who is running against Newsom for governor, said the bill would set an arbitrary goal that could drive up rates and contribute to the states high cost of living. By banning this practice, this bill would eliminate the pink tax, which supporters call the additional costs to female consumers. Business groups say Californias labor laws already are onerous, and new regulations would raise costs at a time of record inflation and threaten a business model that has allowed many minority entrepreneurs to advance. Grant Pilot Program. When you apply for housing, you have to say whether you have a criminal record or not. Newsom signed this and other climate bills on Sept. 16. Pro-housing Yes in My Backyard activists, or YIMBYs, who have been trying to increase density through similar measures for years, are among the proposals loudest cheerleaders. You cannot racially target and terrorize people.. Already, providers like Planned Parenthood and ACCESS Reproductive Justice California have reported influxes of out-of-state patients. And we really do believe that this bill strikes that right balance.. But this research was done on such laws that put more restrictions on who was eligible to apply. Newsom signed the bill on Sept. 30 among his final decisions. Legislators around the state successfully passed legislation addressing climate. For many, their goal was to eventually transfer, so remedial courses were a key hurdle. The bill is an effort to ease the path toward collective bargaining and potentially higher wages for the 400,000-member California agricultural workforce. In 2022, California Gov. A law requiring a 1,200 foot space between oil and gas wells and community areas will go into effect on Jan. 1. Since early in the pandemic, California has dealt with its share of doctors who have made false claims about the virus. Supporters say the world could exceed the 1.5 degree celsius threshold of dangerous warming as early as 2030, and that California must do its part to avoid the dire effects of climate change. Its harming not only themselves, but their families, the economy, their community.. And, as more out-of-state women travel to California for abortions, this measure seeks to protect California abortion providers from criminal and civil liability elsewhere. Another change was requested and the bill will be a new substitute tomorrow for the Committee's review. So far the states investments in solar and wind have lagged behind its goals. 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