Only one Democrat in the California Assembly voted against a controversial shoplifting bill while other progressives stayed silent.
Get the news that matters to all Californians. Start every week informed.Only one legislator in the California Assembly voted against a controversial shoplifting bill while dozens of progressive lawmakers declined to vote.
Kalra, of San Jose, also did not respond to a request from CalMatters to explain why he cast the lone “no” vote. While AB 1990 survived to advance to the Senate, despite so many lawmakers not voting, other bills haven’t fared as well.
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