That’s a wrap for California Legislature
The California Legislature finished its 2023 session late Thursday night, but not before lots of lobbying by advocacy groups, some controversy and quite a bit of last-minute deal-making.
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Speed cameras could be coming to the L.A. area
A bill that would introduce speed safety cameras in six California cities, including Los Angeles, Long Beach and Glendale, is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature or veto.
AB-645, which passed in both houses of the State Legislature this week, would allow speed cameras to be installed in school zones and in areas where people are prone to speeding.
Lawmakers Send Speed Camera, Automated Decision System Bills to Governor
Proposed laws that would create a six-city pilot of automated speed cameras and require the state technology department to inventory “high-risk automated decision systems” are among those passed by lawmakers and headed to the governor’s desk.
Automatic speed cameras for Oakland, other traffic safety measures, on Gov. Newsom’s desk
Oakland could get permission to create greater visibility at intersections, helping pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers see each other and avoid collisions.
California lawmakers have approved several bills that could make roads safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in Oakland.
The year’s legislative session concluded Thursday with bills that address speeding enforcement, visibility at intersections, and a law that permits the use of bikes on sidewalks.
San Diego Humane Society and the ASPCA Commend California Lawmakers for Passing Bill to Expand Access to Veterinary Telehealth
If signed by Gov. Newsom, Assembly Bill 1399 will remove unnecessary barriers that restrict access to virtual veterinary care in the Golden State
Will these CA bills become law? That’s up to Gov. Newsom
It’s crunch time in Sacramento as state Senate and Assembly members reach this year’s legislative deadline tonight.
At that point, anything not passed is dead and bills approved by lawmakers head to Gov. Gavin Newsom to be signed into law or vetoed.
Speed cameras may be coming to some cities’ streets
Speed cameras have been used in other states and cities as an effective tool to reduce traffic deaths.
California Legislators Begin Their Final Sprint
Thursday is the last day for lawmakers to approve bills to send to the governor in this session.
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California could become the 19th state to install speed cameras that automatically issue tickets to the owners of speeding cars. The measure is aimed at reducing the unusually high pedestrian death rate in the state.
CA Legislature Passes Speed Camera Bill Sept 14
After an arduous and digressive journey, Assemblymember Laura Friedman’s bill to allow a few cities to test whether cameras can help curb dangerous speeding passed out of the legislature.
Drinking Water More Precious Than Grass in California
Ornamental grass—the kinds of grass that line medians and roadsides but never serves for recreation—is a vanishing amenity in a drought-stricken West.
California legislators approved a bill, AB 1572 (Friedman), to ban the use of drinking water for ornamental grass—also known non-functional turf—grass never used for walking or recreation.
It’s the final day for California Legislature to pass bills September 14
The legislative session that started Jan. 3 — and kept going and going, other than spring break and summer recess — is set to end tonight.
Here are some noteworthy developments: