Episode 241 - New California Laws in 2024

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