A possible reason was the attacks on them by crusaders and mongols around the 11th and 12th centuries. Another reason could have been the Arab rulers removing taxes from non Muslims and doing other things that hurt there income.
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There are several ways in which legislation can affect the lives of citizens of California, among which we can mention the installation of energy storage, which in addition to promoting better energy support for citizens, promotes a lower unemployment rate, since this sector would need many employees.
California legislation would also affect school nutrition, decreasing childhood obesity, as there is a law that mandates that sugary drinks are not the first options for children, but standard drinks with low sugar content.
Other ways in which legislation would affect citizens' lives would be through price stability for internet services, lower greenhouse gas emissions, among others.