We kick off our journey to understanding legislation in California by first diving into an overview of California’s legislative process. We answer questions like: Who makes up the legislature? How do bills become laws? And most importantly, where does your vote – and your voice – factor in? We end the show by looking at practical takeaways of how you can be engaged in this part of California politics.

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Resources specifically mentioned in the episode:

Interactive District Map of CA: https://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/final-maps/

Ballot Initiatives Status: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/initiative-and-referendum-status, https://oag.ca.gov/initiatives/active-measures

Statewide Ballot Initiative Guide: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/ballot-measures/how-qualify-initiative

Suggested Deadlines to Qualify Initiatives Guide: https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ballot-measures/pdf/appendix-a.pdf

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