The word from Sacramento is that the authors of A.B. 374, and Assembly Speaker Nunez have turned the political pressure cooker to the red zone as they seek 41 votes to pass the bill into the California Senate. So far, they are apparently not there. The news is that the bill has been put into the category of Pass & Retain, meaning it will not be brought up today.
Two more days. 
Let’s hope that the refusing Democrats (all Republicans oppose) hold strong. Their courage is not only laudable, it is right. Meanwhile, I am biting my nails.
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