Republican State Senator ShannonGroveCA introduced SB 14, aiming to make sex trafficking a serious crime. The bill was blocked by Democrats on Tuesday, but after backlash, the Democrats changed their vote and passed SB 14 on Thursday. More info:
SACRAMENTO – The California State Assembly held an emergency hearing Thursday to reconsider Senate Bill 14 after it failed to make it out of the Public Safety Committee.
KUSI’s Teresa Sardina spoke with Republican State Senator, Shannon Grove, who introduced the bill, about the Democrats initial refusal to support the legislation, and then why they changed their mind and ultimately voted for it.SMH 🤦🏽♂️ Noted. Vote blue no matter who. Vote blue no matter what.
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