Assembly Bill 1380, which would have provided career opportunities for incarcerated firefighters who fought California wildfires, was blocked by the Senate Appropriations Committee, but co-sponsors of the bill continue to push for reform.
Senate Bill 672, known as the Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act, has passed the Senate Appropriations Committee and now moves to the Senate floor for a vote, aiming to expand parole eligibility for individuals sentenced to life without parole for offenses committed before the age of 26.
SB 79, the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, has been passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee and is now moving to the Senate floor, aiming to increase housing supply, lower family housing costs, reduce reliance on cars, and support the state’s climate goals.
Opponents of SB 607 argue that the bill would gut California’s landmark environmental law, the California Environmental Quality Act, and undermine protections that have safeguarded communities for over half a century, posing health risks to construction workers and residents.
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