One very good change to this policy was mentioned in the article, "Despite the passage in late 2012 of a new state ballot initiative that prevents California f

One very good change to this policy was mentioned in the article, "Despite the passage in late 2012 of a new state ballot initiative that prevents California from ever again giving out life sentences to anyone whose "third strike" is not a serious crime" This refers to California Proposition 36. It was passed with 70% approval. It also allows for resentencing, but I do not know under what conditions.