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Large public turnout urges support for SB 509 on transnational repression; bill moved to suspense
Summary
Dozens of public witnesses, many from Sikh and South Asian communities, testified in support of SB 509, a bill addressing transnational repression. The Senate Appropriations Committee moved the bill to the suspense file for fiscal review.
Dozens of public witnesses spoke in support of SB 509, a bill addressing transnational repression, telling the Senate Committee on Appropriations the legislation would help protect Californians and could reduce long-term public costs by enabling earlier intervention in investigations.
Senator Anna Caballero, chair of the Committee on Appropriations, noted that Senator Caballero (bill author) had waived presentation and invited public testimony. A large number of individuals representing community groups and media outlets, and many private citizens, offered…
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