California Dems trigger outrage after siding with convicted child sex offenders in shocking vote

California Senate Democrats rejected a Republican effort by Sen. Suzette Valladares that sought to close what she called loopholes allowing those convicted of sex crimes against minors to seek public office. The issue concerns AB 2691, which attempts to add sexual assault and human trafficking convictions to the list disqualifying people from holding elected office. Concern was raised because the proposed law's current language only applies to Tier 3 offenders, exempting others.