Lawmakers Flee Vote - SB 818 Dies While Public Safety Suffers
This video discusses the failure of California's Senate Bill 818, which aimed to address the state's growing mountain lion population and reduce dangerous animal encounters. The bill proposed non-lethal hazing methods. The discussion highlights the tragic fatal mountain lion attack that prompted the bill, the supposed out-of-control mountain lion populations, and the political maneuvering that led to lawmakers not showing up for the vote, effectively killing the bill. CRPA's Legislative Director Rick Travis and Kevin Small break down the events, their implications, and potential future actions.












