Episode 241 - New California Laws in 2024

California Underground Podcast: Discussing California Politics Through a Lens of Sanity

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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