Sunday Sacramento report
As legislators ramp up to meet deadlines, controversy swirls with purchasing minors for sex, competing tax propositions, homeless audit and the state in debt on federal loans
STATE — Legislators have been busy as bills move through the assembly and senate, some sparking controversy such as Senate Bill 1414 to classify individuals who purchase minors for sex as felons.
Other issues before the state include competing tax propositions, the California Air Resources Board’s potential Low Carbon Fuel Standard, a statewide plastic bag ban, an assisted suicide bill being withdrawn, the state adding debt for borrowing billions from the federal government.
Deadlines loom for legislators as April 26 is the last day for policy committees to hear and report to fiscal committees on fiscal bills introduced in their respective house. May 3 is the last day for policy committees to hear and report to the floor on non-fiscal bills.
In addition, legislators are ramping up to debate and discuss the state’s budget, which must be passed before midnight on June 15. Also, the last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the Nov. 5 general election is June 27.
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