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New California laws go into effect on July 1
(www.ktvu.com)
I've done my best to summarize them here with my opinions, but the article is also a quick read.
AB 1013 - bars and clubs must offer reasonably-priced or free drug testing kits.
Excellent to deter people trying to spike someone's drink. If you're worried, just get a quick test without having to even leave the bar.
AB 12 - caps residential security deposit at 1 month's rent, or 2 month's rent if the landlord owns no more than 2 residential rentals with no more than 4 units.
A+
SB 244 - requires manufacturers of electronics/appliances over $50 to provide product parts/tools/instructions to repair devices.
A+ Louis Rossmann's dream?
SB 478 - requires all mandatory fees/charges to be stated up front (no undisclosed fees such as in concert/sports tickets or lodging).
Curious what the companies will do to get around this, but it's a good start and I think should lead to a decrease in prices overall as companies have to compete through advertising.
SB 553 - employers must record violent incidents and have training on violence prevention.
They didn't have to before?
AB 28 - 11% tax on firearms/ammo.
This goes toward the "Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Fund" which I googled and found out it goes to programs to help prevent gun violence and enhance safety at school, as well as mental health services. Overall this seems like a good thing if it works.
SB 274 - public schools with a student in "willful defiance" can't suspend/expel them, but must implement intervention programs and support for those students.
I guess this is good too?
AB 230 - public schools must provide free menstrual products in school bathrooms + more instruction from grade 3+.
Makes sense, because kids can start their periods from 10~ but some earlier.