Representing the 50th District
Welcome to my legislative website. It is continuously updated so that you can stay informed about my activities as the representative for the 50th Assembly District.
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Ricardo Lara
Representing the 50th District
(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) was joined by 200 supporters of his teen dating violence prevention legislation on the steps of the State Capitol to rally support for the measure. Assembly Bill 1880 calls for middle schools and high schools to incorporate dating abuse policies and procedures into the school’s existing safety plans. Assemblymember Lara told the crowd the numbers are startling, one in four adolescents report some form of verbal, emotional or physical dating violence each year. AB 1880 is sponsored by the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Here’s more from Assemblymember Lara in this Assembly Access video.
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Tuesday, May 15 2012
Governor’s Budget Harms Communities Of ColorData Reveals Disproportionate Impact of Budget Cuts on Communities of Color (SACRAMENTO) – Today on the south steps of the State Capitol, Assembly members and Senators who represent the five legislative caucuses of the State Legislature held a press conference spotlighting the disproportionate impact of budget cuts on communities of…
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Thursday, March 08 2012
Water Rates Subject Of JLAC AuditLara seeks evaluation of consumer water bills, from tap back to the source Sacramento — Discrepancies and rapid increases in water rates for families throughout Los Angeles County prompts Assemblymember Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) to request an audit of water suppliers to identify the cost of water from the point…
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Wednesday, March 07 2012
Lara Targets LAUSD for JLAC AuditLapses in reporting of child abuse cases prompts investigation Sacramento — Recent reports of mishandling in child abuse reporting within the Los Angeles Unified School District has prompted California State Assemblymember Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) to request a performance audit of LAUSD’s negligence in managing and documenting child abuse claims.…
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Tuesday, February 28 2012
California Latino Legislative Caucus Elects a New ChairSacramento – The California Latino Legislative Caucus today elected Assemblymember Ricardo Lara as its new chairman. "I am humbled and honored to be chosen by my colleagues to lead one of the most important caucuses in the state. We share a commitment to be a voice for our community and…
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Friday, February 24 2012
Lara Introduces Landmark Legislation Improving Educational Access, Equity and AffordabilitySacramento - Today Assembly Member Lara (D - Bell Gardens) introduced a package of landmark legislation improving educational access, affordability and equity for all Californians. "In order for California to remain competitive in our world economy, it is imperative that we have a bright and educated workforce. Part of meeting…
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Wednesday, February 22 2012
Resolution to Raise Awareness of Teen Dating Violence Passes Assembly FloorACR 101 declares February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Sacramento, Calif. – Today members of the California State Assembly overwhelmingly supported passage of ACR 101, a bill authored by Assembly Member Ricardo Lara which designates February as "Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". "The pervasiveness of…
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Friday, February 17 2012
Assemblymembers Block and Lara Release Radio Address Calling for Public Support of the Middle Class Scholarship ActRadio Recordings in Both English and Spanish SACRAMENTO - In this Democratic weekly radio address, Assemblymembers Marty Block (D-San Diego) and Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), encourage students and families to show their support for the Middle Class Scholarship Act by sharing their own stories and struggles as they work to…
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Tuesday, February 07 2012
Assembly Member Ricardo Lara Applauds U.S. Appeals Court Case Ruling Proposition 8 UnconstitutionalLara, a member of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus, celebrates the Court's decision and vows to continue to fight until same-sex marriage is made a reality SACRAMENTO – Assembly Member Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), member of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus, today released the following statement in response to the…
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Monday, February 06 2012
Assembly Member Ricardo Lara Leads State’s Effort to Raise Awareness of Teen Dating ViolenceACR 101 declares February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Sacramento, Calif. – In the shadow of last year’s brutal murder committed by a boyfriend of a high school senior in his district, Assembly Member Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) today introduced ACR 101 to designate the month of February 2012…
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Friday, February 03 2012
Assemblymember Ricardo Lara Committed to Eliminate State's "Pay to Learn" PracticeAB 1575 introduced in wake of recent ACLU lawsuit victory Sacramento - Today, Assembly Member Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) reintroduced legislation that would protect a student's constitutional guarantee to a free public education and eliminate the current "pay to learn" system. AB 1575 is introduced in the wake of the…
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Capitol Office:
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P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0050
Tel: (916) 319-2050
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District Office:
12132 South Garfield Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
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