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New Year, New Laws 

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Several new laws went into effect beginning Jan. 1 throughout the state; here’s a look at some more legislation now impacting Californians. In partnership with the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a landmark legislation to support the reproductive rights of Californians, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable, and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all Californians. “California ...

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New California Laws Set To Go Into Effect Jan. 1

Hundreds of new laws are set to go into effect for Californians on Jan. 1, 2024, ranging in topic from public safety to improved access to justice. Here are some of the highlights: Remote Access And Language Access During the COVID-19 pandemic, the courts turned to remote technology to conduct proceedings. The state held approximately 10,000 civil and criminal hearings ...

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New California Laws Are Taking Effect In 2023

Come Jan. 1, 2023, new laws are expected to take effect in California. Pay transparency (SB-1162) Senate Bill 1162 requires companies with 15 or more employees to include salary ranges in job postings. Ranges must also be provided to existing employees upon request. Under the law, companies are also required to provide the mean and hourly rate by race, ethnicity ...

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New California Laws Taking Effect In 2022

From required gender-neutral toy sections in department stores, to tightened restrictions on tear gas in the hands of law enforcement and requiring ethnic studies courses upon graduation, hundreds of new California laws are taking effect at the start of the new year.  The Office of Governor Gavin Newsom released a cumulative list of the final actions from the 2021 Legislative ...

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California Wildfire Insurance Laws To Undergo Changes In 2020

With another year comes another fire season, and with longer fire seasons than ever before, wildfire insurance seems more important to homeowners than ever. KHTS is taking a look at several of the new California wildfire insurance laws set to take effect in 2020. In addition to reviewing the text of the bills themselves, KHTS spoke to Santa Clarita lawyer ...

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Four New Laws Go Into Effect Monday, Including Ammunition Sale Restrictions

Four new laws are expected to go into effect on Monday, affecting California residents statewide, including Santa Clarita. From ammunition sale restrictions to gas tax increases, four new laws are taking effect on Monday, July 1 in California. PEN 30352 — Ammunition Sale Background Checks This law requires background checks for ammunition sales, and will require vendors to electronically track ...

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Measure To Split California Into Three States Will Be On November Ballot

California as we know it could end soon, if voters approve a ballot measure in November. A plan to break California into three states – California, Northern California and Southern California – has qualified for the November ballot after supporters turned in a petition with over 400,000 signatures. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to ...

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Gun Law Raising Age To 21 For Shotgun, Rifle Sales Passes California Senate

The age to buy a gun in California could be raised soon, after the State Senate passed a law Tuesday that would prohibit anybody under 21 from buying a shotgun or rifle. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senate Bill 1100, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino, D-La Cañada Flintridge, would ...

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Wilk’s Extension To Filming Tax Credit Passes State Senate

A bill to extend tax credits for film and television productions, co-authored by State Senator Scott Wilk, Santa Clarita, passed the California Senate Thursday, bringing the extension a step closer to being signed into law. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senate Bill 951, which Wilk co-authored with Senator Holly Mitchell, D-Los ...

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California State Legislature Amends Bill To Increase Tax On Home Owning And Renting (VIDEO)

The California State Legislature recently amended a bill that will increase the price of homeownership and rentals, according to Senator Scott Wilk. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Senate Bill 35, or the Planning and Zoning Law, was first introduced in December 2016, but was revised July 5, he said in a ...

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