California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.
system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.
"It became clear that we did not have the votes necessary for passage, and I decided the best course of action is to not put AB 1400 for a vote today," Kalra said. Still, debate about the bill had been dominated by costs. A study of a 2017 proposal in California estimated it would cost $331 billion, which is about $356 billion today when adjusted for inflation.
California's total operating budget -- which pays for public schools, courts, roads and bridges and other important services -- is roughly $262 billion this year.
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