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(SACRAMENTO, CA)—Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley), Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, joined Speaker John A. Perez (D-Los Angeles) in introducing legislation today that would reduce state college and university costs for families by 2/3 and pay for it by closing a tax loophole benefitting out of state corporations. “Costs are skyrocketing at our state colleges and universities,” said Blumenfield.  “As costs go up, the dream of a college education forces many students to…

(SACRAMENTO, CA)  Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley), Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s announcement today that nearly $981 million in mid-year state budget cuts will take effect on January 1, 2012. “These cuts show the pain of an unbalanced approach to balancing our state budget.  I hate them but we didn’t have any other options.  Our economic recovery has been inconsistent and Republican legislators…

(SACRAMENTO, CA)  The governor signed legislation today authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) giving the City of Los Angeles new powers to eliminate mobile billboards under its local ban. "The days are numbered for mobile billboards that blight our community," said Blumenfield.  "This law gives Los Angeles more power to aggressively crack down on these dangerous and ugly signs." Supported by the League of California Cities and the Los Angeles City Attorney, Assembly…

(SACRAMENTO, CA) The governor signed two bills authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley), one recreates a vital property tax assistance program and the other strengthens prosecution tools for cases of elder financial abuse. "After years of anxiety, we have cause for hope," said Blumenfield. "For too long, seniors and Californians living with disabilities have lived in fear of losing their homes because they can't afford their property taxes. By reinventing this program, we…

(SACRAMENTO, CA) Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation authored by State Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) that will provide Californians with an unprecedented consumer protection against unknowingly buying an unsafe, stolen or junk car. The bill also requires new car dealers to register cars electronically, making the process up to 600% faster and saving the state millions of dollars. "Buying a car comes second only to the commitment that comes with buying a home," said…

(SACRAMENTO, CA)  The California State Legislature passed a bill authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) to extend a tax on managed health care organizations in order to save health care for 300,000 low-income children provided through the Healthy Families Program. “We finally reached a bipartisan breakthrough to narrowly avert disaster,” said Blumenfield.  “Low-income parents across California have been sick with worry for months, not knowing if at any moment the state would revoke…

September 6, 2011 (Sacramento) – Today the Legislature approved Assembly Bill 1151, the Divest From Iran Act. The bill, authored by Assembly members Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) and Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley), would enhance California’s current divestiture law and bring new levels of transparency and accountability to California's public pension funds, helping ensure that taxpayer dollars do not go toward investing in companies that do business with Iranian energy interests. It now awaits action…

(SACRAMENTO, CA) The California State Legislature unanimously passed legislation authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) giving courts the ability to “seize and freeze” a defendant’s assets during elder financial abuse trials.“People who steal from seniors shouldn’t be allowed to mount an expensive defense with the stolen money,” said Blumenfield.  “That adds shameless insult to injury for victims.  By signing this bill, the governor can help protect vulnerable seniors from being victimized twice.  And,…

(SACRAMENTO, CA) Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) honored Jacobi Building Materials of Canoga Park as "small business of the year" within the 40th Assembly District. "The Jacobi family has demonstrated a true commitment to their customers and this community," said Blumenfield. "They have helped build the valley. Their family company has long been vital to local construction and has also been a longstanding supporter of many important local causes and charities." Jacobi Building Materials…

(Sacramento, CA) - The California State Assembly unanimously approved legislation authored by Assemblymembers Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) and Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) bringing new transparency and accountability to state pension fund managers to ensure that their investments do not support companies doing business with Iranian energy interests, prohibited by current law."For years, state law has required CalPERS to completely divest from Iran, and we are outraged that it hasn't been done yet," said Blumenfield.…