A bump in gas prices, relief for toll penalties, and sealing of criminal records are just some of the new laws that went into effect in California this July.
created a new public watchdog of the state’s oil refiners, with hopes of keeping gas prices at bay. The state watchdog has the authority to fine refiners if their profits soar like they did last summer.and says regulation is cutting down on the number of refiners that can produce California’s cleaner air gasoline blends.Bay Area lawmakers appear divided on the state bill that would temporarily raise tolls on the seven state-owned bridges.
Assemblymember Phil Ting authored two bills that became law on July 1. One provides relief and reform for how toll penaltyare assessed. It creates a plan for low-income residents to have their late fees waived, it also caps fines for late payments and sets a minimum time period before someone’s car registration is suspended.
"I heard about a poor driver from Alameda who had racked up $30,000 in unpaid fines and tolls bills," Ting said. "What we really did was make sure that you as a driver have more rights."Gov. Newsom also signed a bill from Ting which would allow Californians to sue gunmakers and distributors in civil court. It requires the, and the gun manufacturer or the gun dealers or sellers haven’t completely followed state law, they could be legally liable," Ting said.
People who are not convicted of another felony four years after completing their sentences are eligible, with exceptions for serious and violent felonies, as well as those that require sex offender registration."Individuals who are just trying to get to the next chapter of their lives, being positive members of society," said Damien Posey from TimeDone California.
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