AOL

Prop 36 now in effect, stiffens penalties for ‘smash and grab’ crimes and drug offenses

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act went into effect in California on Wednesday and aims to change the mounting retail crime thefts while addressing ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Proposition 36, new state law cracking down on retail theft, now in effect

Proposition 36, the popular new law that voters hope could free deodorant from locked drugstore displays, is now in effect. The measure means tougher penalties for repeat thieves, allowing for felony ...
KOMU

Prop A takes effect Thursday, but for how long?

JEFFERSON CITY — A provision of Proposition A that mandates businesses to provide paid sick leave takes effect Thursday. Missouri voters passed Prop A with about 58% of the vote last November. Prop A ...
The Bakersfield Californian

Prop 36 takes effect in California to increase penalties for retail theft, smash-and-grab crimes

Proposition 36 — also known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act — went into effect starting Wednesday, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. According to the ...