Both California Legislative Chambers Pass Bills for Earlier Presidential Primary

Two separate proposals to move up California’s presidential primary passed in their respective legislative bodies on Thursday. Supporters of the March primary argue the earlier date would increase California’s influence and galvanize the electorate to vote. Critics say an earlier primary wouldn’t necessarily motivate people to vote and that the biggest impact would be increased business for political fundraisers and consultants. We’ll get an update on the proposals from KQED’s Sacramento politics and government reporter Katie Orr.