Seems like an especially poor way to get votes based on California demographics[1], and how divisive perceived "handouts" are politically.

Poverty-line renters are most likely pro-Newsome or unregistered, and too few Rep landlords to convert with this $Bn rent subsidy.

[1] https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-likely-voters/

the owners must always be made their dues. such must be done.