California lawmakers approved 15 bills to increase penalties for organized crime rings, expand drug court programs, and make prosecuting auto thefts easier in response to voter concerns while preserving progressive policies.
Proposition 47 reduced penalties for certain crimes in California, resulting in savings of $113 million this fiscal year redirected to local programs. However, it made prosecuting shoplifters harder, leading to calls for reform after facing challenges in 2020.
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