California Senate Shoots Down Bill Categorizing Religious Services as Essential 

California Senate Shoots Down Bill Categorizing Religious Services as Essential 
Del Rey Church, in Playa Del Rey, Calif., on Feb. 15, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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A bill that requires state and local governments to treat religious services as essential during a state of emergency was rejected by the California state Senate.

Authored by Sen. Brian Jones (R-Santee), the Religion is Essential Act bill was presented April 13 before the Senate Judiciary Committee. More than 50 speakers spoke in favor of the proposed legislation during the hearing, while only one caller voiced opposition.