New Year Brings New Leadership Opportunities for Friedman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 4, 2018
Allison Ruff (916) 319-2043
Sacramento – Yesterday, as she began her second year of service in the legislature, California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) was appointed to two key leadership positions.
Assemblymembers Join Forces to Introduce Legislation for Victims of Sexual Harassment
Sacramento – Today, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino), Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), and Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) announced that they will introduce legislation when the Legislature reconvenes in January to give victims of sexual harassment more time to file claims beyond the one year timeframe required under existing la
Assemblymembers Join Forces to Introduce Legislation for Victims of Sexual Harassment
Sacramento – Today, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino), Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale), and Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) announced that they will introduce legislation when the Legislature reconvenes in January to give victims of sexual harassment more time to file claims beyond the one year timeframe required under existing law.
“The stories of sexual harassment told by victims from all careers and walks of life have revealed that the existing systems for seeking justice are not working,” said Assemblymember Reyes. “The evidence clearly indicates that the fear of retaliation and the psychological wounds caused by such actions can prevent victims from filing claims within the existing timelines required under current law.”
Watch Live: Assembly Rules Subcommittee on Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention and Response
Starting at 1:30pm PST the Assembly Rules Subcommittee on Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention and Response will hold its first informational hearing.
Asm. Friedman Announces First Hearing on Changing the Capitol Culture and Stopping Sexual Harassment and Abuse
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) Chair of the Assembly Rules Subcommittee on Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention and Response has announced the first of the subcommittee’s hearings, which will be held on Tuesday, November 28th in the State Capitol.
Friedman Bill Cracking Down on Reckless Driving Heads to the Governor
SACRAMENTO – The California legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1393 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) with broad, bipartisan support, sending the measure to Governor Brown for final approval. AB 1393 requires a 30-day impound penalty for a vehicle used in connection with a speed contest or reckless driving on the second or subsequent offense. The bill also requires the removal
Friedman Secures $20 Million to Fund Glendale’s Riverwalk
SACRAMENTO - California Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) was successful in securing $20 million in state funding to complete the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk project. The third and final phase of the project will link the existing Riverwalk and Glendale Bikeway system with the Los Angeles bike trail and Griffith Park through a bicycle and pedestrian bridge spanning the Los Angeles Rive