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Episode 241 - New California Laws in 2024
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Are you a Californian who feels like your views on politics in California are not popular? Do you feel like no one will agree with you? Feels like when you meet someone who does agree you are part of a secret underground club of people who think like you? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast to hear others who share your views and solutions to save our beautiful state.
On this episode, we discuss the new laws that are going into effect in California in 2024 (including some laws that were vetoed) and what you should know about them.
Takeaways
- California is facing a busy year ahead, with various bills and elections on the horizon.
- Housing bills, including those related to affordable housing, are a major topic of discussion.
- The expansion of the legal definition of gravely disabled raises concerns about civil rights and privacy.
- The California ID system and the jury stipend are also important issues to consider.
- The expansion of Medi-Cal and the move towards universal healthcare are significant developments in the state. Local elections have a significant impact on daily life and should not be overlooked.
- Government is not always the most effective steward of helping the poor.
- Banning books in schools raises concerns about censorship and the importance of parental involvement.
- New laws in California include a ban on gas-powered lawn equipment and the designation of a state mushroom.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and New Year's Resolutions
03:00 Discussion on the Busy Year Ahead
10:05 Discussion on Housing Bills
18:25 Expansion of the Legal Definition of Gravely Disabled
29:26 Discussion on California ID and Jury Stipend
36:11 Expansion of Medi-Cal and Universal Healthcare
38:31 Health Insurance and Deficit
39:00 Affordability and Priorities
39:44 Implications for Gavin Newsom
40:23 Increasing Costs for Healthcare and Mortgages
40:53 Government's Role in Helping the Poor
41:54 Christianity and Universal Healthcare
42:21 Limiting Hand Count Votes in Elections
43:18 Sacramento's Involvement in Local Politics
43:58 Importance of Local Elections
44:53 Decentralizing Sacramento
47:16 Veto of Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers
49:20 Fast Food Workers' Raise and Layoffs
49:49 Tax on Guns and Ammo
51:09 Carry and Conceal Weapons Law
56:23 Banning Books in Schools
59:31 Banning Gas-Powered Lawn Equipment
01:00:06 State Mushroom and Other Weird Laws
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