Crime Bills Divide California Democrat Lawmakers

Some disagreed with the non-operability clauses that would nullify new public safety laws if voters approve a ballot initiative to repeal parts of Prop. 47.

The California State Capitol building in Sacramento, Calif., on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California’s Democrat lawmakers disagreed over an amendment to several public safety bills that would kill the bills if a November ballot initiative passes.

The state Senate’s Appropriations Committee on June 17 amended five bills to add the non-operability clause, linking them directly to the ballot initiative, which is aimed at reforming Proposition 47. It was passed by voters in 2014 to reduce prison sentences.