Politics

In a state known for its strict gun laws, a concealed carry bill failed in the final hours of the legislative session. Its supporters rolled the dice with a proposal that would take effect quickly, but that required two-thirds approval.

Although a California bill would have allowed vaccines for teens without parental consent made it to the final days of the legislative session, it failed to pass. Some legislators saw the bill as an “overreach” that undermined parental decisions.

In his first three years as governor, Newsom mostly acted through executive orders or the state budget. This year, he’s pushing more legislation as he builds his resume for reelection and, possibly, higher office. Key bills focus on climate change and homelessness.

Track the most consequential and interesting bills in California as the 2022 legislative session comes to a close.

Lawmakers approved a bill to protect those receiving or providing transgender health care in California from prosecution under a wave of legislation in other states. But the proposal drew intense opposition from the California Family Council. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill.

This is a modified version of the original story by Elena Neale-Sacks for use in classrooms. A proposal to give younger people a greater voice in elections was rejected in November 2020 by about 55% of California voters. Proposition 18 would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they turned 18 by the next general election. […]

This is a modified version of the original story by Elena Neale-Sacks for use in classrooms. A proposal to give younger people a greater voice in elections was resoundingly rejected in November 2020 by about 55% of California voters. By some measures Proposition 18, which would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they turned 18 […]

This is a modified version of the original story by Elena Neale-Sacks for use in classrooms. A proposal to give younger people a greater voice in elections was resoundingly rejected in November 2020 by about 55% of California voters. By some measures Proposition 18, which would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they turned 18 […]

The Fair Political Practices Commission's enforcement staff declines to open an investigation into Govern For California, but its chairperson wants a broader review of the network’s fundraising model.

Some parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in community members opposed to COVID safety protocols and other education policies. Buoyed by that support, they are now running to become school board members.