9 California Laws that are controversial taking effect on January 1

Conservative News DailyDecember 30, 2022

Hundreds of new laws will be in effect as Californians prepare to end 2022. These new laws will affect employment, housing, safety, and protection of consumers.

Here’s a look at what to expect in 2023.

Minimum Wage (SB 3)

California’s minimum wage will increase by 50 cents to $15.50 per hour, which will also expand to nearly all workers—regardless of the number of employees at a business.

This 3.33 percent increase is less than half of the 7.9 percent inflation increase between 2021 and 2022 calculated by California’s Department of Finance.

The law signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown’s law of 2016 states that if the annual inflation rises by more than 7 percentage points, it will trigger an increase in the minimum wage.

Companies with 25 or more employees pay $15 per hour and those with 25 to 25 employees get $14.

Jaywalking in Arizona (AB 2147)

The new “Freedom to Walk Act,” Unless the pedestrian is causing a hazard, they won’t be penalized for crossing streets outside of crosswalks or intersections.

The law’s supporters claim that it will decrease inequitable police treatment of certain racial groups. Others suggest that the law will encourage people to walk rather than drive.

Opponents fear that it will increase pedestrian deaths and cause more accidents.

California has a $25 base fine for jaywalking. It can also go up to $250 per ticket.

COVID Misinformation (AB2098)

This law allows doctors the ability to be disciplined for spreading “so-called” diseases. misinformation or disinformation about COVID-19—including information about vaccine effectiveness and other treatments—and categorizes it as unprofessional conduct.

The Medical Board regulates surgeons and physicians. According to current law, any licensed doctor charged with unprofessional conduct is subject to prosecution by the Medical Board.

Criminal Records (SB731)

A new law will allow at least 225,000 Californians who have been convicted or arrested in the past to have their criminal records sealed. This is due to a new law.

These records will be automatically sealed after people finish their sentence.

According to Californians For Safety and Justice, California has around 8 million criminal record holders.

Loitering (SB 357)

California has a new law that makes loitering with the intent of engaging in sex work illegal prostitution.

Also known as the “Safer Streets for All Act,” The law was first introduced by Senator Scott Weiner (D, San Francisco) last year. Weiner released a statement stating that the law was being introduced by Sen. Scott Weiner (D-San Francisco). “eliminates an anti-loitering offense that leads to harmful treatment of people for simply ‘appearing’ to be a sex worker.”

However, opponents The law encourages more prostitutes, which will put the community at risk. “Johns” In public. Los Angeles Sheriff Department officials stated that it would take away a significant tool from law enforcement, particularly for targeting sex buyers.

Parking Requirements – AB 2097

If the development is within a half mile of public transit, the law will prevent cities from imposing a minimum number parking spaces.

This law was created to encourage the development of affordable housing units through a reduction in land costs and development space.

Critics of the law say that it will, instead, reduce developers’ efforts to build affordable housing, because many cities are already reducing parking requirements as an incentive for developers to include affordable units in their projects.

FAST Recovery Act – AB 257

The new law would apply to fast food chains with more than 100 locations in the country.

The law allows minimum wages to rise up to $22 per hour in 2023. This is subject to inflation.

Opponents Some argue that the law will lead to higher food costs and job losses. Additionally, the effects of the law won’t be limited to just major fast-food chains, but small businesses as well—since they will be compelled to raise pay to compete for staff.

Abortion (SB 1375)

Starting January, nurse practitioners will be able to perform first-trimester abortions without a doctor’s supervision under a new law.

Toni Atkins, a senator from San Diego, introduced the law in February. The law was meant to increase access to abortion. California is expecting to see more patients come from other states in order to obtain abortions.

In November, voters also passed Proposition 1 to change the California Constitution to say the state cannot deny or interfere with a person’s decision whether or not to have an abortion or whether to use contraceptives.