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Elected officials from both political parties on Wednesday spoke out against an effort by Democratic state leaders that challenges a ballot initiative to reform Proposition 47 in November.

A measure to impose harsher penalties for drug possession and theft, altering the controversial Prop. 47 passed in 2014, has qualified for November's ballot.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday confirmed he and Democratic leaders in the state Legislature are trying to negotiate a measure to reform Proposition 47 off the November ballot.

The case could help resolve the climate around bail in California four years after voters by referendum overturned a law that would have eliminated the bail system

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California has conflicting laws and court decisions on what judges should prioritize when setting bail. A case involving a homeless man with a long criminal record could resolve some uncertainty.

Meanwhile, supporters of an initiative to repeal parts of Proposition 47 say they will soon submit enough signatures to qualify their measure for the November ballot.

Meanwhile, supporters of an initiative to repeal parts of Proposition 47 say they will soon submit enough signatures to qualify their measure for the November ballot.

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