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Issues to watch as California’s legislative session comes to a close

SACRAMENTO, CA - JANUARY 10:  California Governor Jerry Brown speaks to reporters as he announces his proposed budget at the California State Capitol on January 10, 2011 in Sacramento, California. Governor Brown announced a balanced state budget that cuts spending by $12.5 billion and includes an eight to ten percent cut in take home pay for state employees and proposes a "vast and historic" restructuring of government operations. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Governor Jerry Brown speaks to reporters at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
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Issues to watch as California’s legislative session comes to a close

The window is closing on California’s two-year legislative session this month, and that will have lawmakers bombarded with bills to push through to the finish line.

But with what could be 1,500 bills on the table, which ones will make the final cut? According to a recent Los Angeles Times piece, issues such as climate change, affordable housing and marijuana legalization may be the most consequential for the state.

In addition, the Stanford rape case has also incited bills such as AB 701, which would make it mandatory for courts treat more sex crimes as rape.

Patt Morrison speaks to LA Times Sacramento Bureau Chief John Myers on what bills are likely to come through at the end of this session.

Guest:

John Myers, L.A. Times Sacramento Bureau Chief; he tweets