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What is the California Legislature doing about homelessness this year? These are the bills to watch
The California Legislature is considering bills to address homelessness, including state-funded sober housing, managing RVs on city streets, and homelessness prevention. Assembly Bill 1556 aims to allow state funds for sober housing without the 10% cap from a previous vetoed bill, but critics warn it could risk displacing people.
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