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California legislators introduced dozens of water-related bills in 2015. The LWVC was most interested in bills expected to have statewide impacts in the following areas: water conservation; water availability and quality, especially for low-income or disadvantaged users; environmental protection; and sustainable management of groundwater.
The League supported the following bills that passed both houses of the legislature and were sent to the Governor:
The LWVC’s work in elections-related issues resulted in a number of major steps forward for voters in 2015.
Legislative advances. Several bills to broaden and streamline our registration and voting process, which often presents a barrier to eligible voters, stand out:
Throughout our nation’s history, brave service men and women have sacrificed to protect and defend our democracy. The “Honor Veterans. Vote.” program will provide Californians a platform to dedicate their vote in honor of a family member or friend who has served in the military. Californians can submit their dedications online at the following link: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/honor-vets-vote .
1. I heard that California passed a New Motor Voter law. What does it do?
1. I heard that California passed a New Motor Voter law. What does it do?
November 2015
The Make It Fair Coalition was formed to work for reform of Proposition 13 by changing the unfair way in which commercial property is taxed in California. The League of Women Voters of California joined the Make It Fair campaign because school districts and local governments in California desperately need more revenue to rebuild services and restore educational opportunities for the state’s children.
The League of Women Voters of California has submitted comments on the Administration’s plan to build twin tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta--the Bay Delta Conservation Plan/California WaterFix. We conclude that the environmental impact report/statement "fails not only to meet the League’s criteria for supporting new conveyance infrastructure in the Delta but also to conform to established law. We therefore cannot support the Administration’s California WaterFix."
Our letter states:
On Probation? On Community Supervision? On Parole? You have the right to vote. Many Californians mistakenly believe a criminal conviction keeps them from voting.
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