Sacramento, Calif. – The California State Senate approved legislation today to protect election workers by keeping their home addresses confidential. SB 1131, authored by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), passed with a 30-8-2 vote. The bill will stymie increasing harassment and violent threats directed at election workers. “The rise of aggressive and abusive behavior directed at […]
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Measure to Prohibit Bounty Signature Gathering, Passes California State Senate
Sacramento, CA May 31, 2018 – A measure by that would prohibit the practice of paying signature gatherers on a per-signature basis, was approved by the California State Senate today. Senate Bill (SB) 1394, authored by Fullerton Democrat Josh Newman, passed the Senate on a 24-13 vote. “Lying about the intent of a petition is […]