Representing the 57th District

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley) introduced a new bill, Assembly Bill 1561, aimed at preventing California State University and University of California executive compensation increases from being funded by state funds or student fee revenues.  The bill also caps the maximum salary level for California State University presidents and University of California chancellors.

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Sacramento - SACRAMENTO, CA – El Asambleísta Roger Hernández (D-San Gabriel Valley) presentó un nuevo proyecto de ley, AB 1561, que busca evitar que los aumentos de compensación para los administradores de los sistemas universitarios de CSU y UC sean financiados por medio de fondos estatales o de ingresos de tarifa del estudiante. El proyecto de ley también pone un tope al máximo de salario a los cancilleres y presidentes de la Universidad Estatal de California y Universidad de California.

"Aumentar los salarios a los administradores mientras aumenta la matricula, y haciéndolo sucesivamente sobre las espaldas de los estudiantes que tienen cuentan con menos clases a disposición , salones llenos, y menos ayuda financiera es inaceptable,” comentó Hernández. “Esta ley asegurará que los administradores de los sistemas de CSU y UC no se beneficien a costa de los impuestos del estado y los estudiantes.

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January 12, 2012

Dear Community Member:

My office is now accepting nominations for the "Remarkable Women of the 57th Assembly District Awards." It is my pleasure to invite you in assisting me in identifying remarkable women from our District during the month of March, commonly recognized as 'Woman's History Month.'

I respectfully ask you to take time in nominating a woman that lives within the 57th Assembly District that has made a significant contribution to our community or meaningful impact in your life. The 57th Assembly District includes the cities of Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, La Puente, West Covina, Irwindale, Industry, and the San Gabriel Valley unincorporated communities of Valinda, North Whittier, Charter Oak, Bassett, Vincent, Avocado Heights and Ramona.

One remarkable woman from each city will be chosen as well as one overall representative from our local unincorporated communities. Last year, I had the pleasure of recognizing six exemplary women, which included: Ms. Ginny Dadaian of Azusa, Mrs. Lina Ledford of Covina, Marguerite Lopez of Irwindale, Honorable Anita Perez of La Puente, Ruth Weir of West Covina. Mrs. Bettie Nixon of Baldwin Park was recognized as the Women of the Year representing the 57th Assembly District in 2011.

Nominations are due March 1, 2012 and can be delivered via post mail, email, fax, or drop-off to my District Office located at 100 N. Barranca St., Suite 895 in West Covina.

If you have any questions or require any other information, please feel free to contact Claudia Goytia, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Iso Nakasato, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at (626) 960-4457.

Sincerely,

Roger Hernández Assistant Majority Whip
Assemblymember, 57th District

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 761 with great bi-partisan support, 74 to 0. Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley) authored AB 761, allowing doctors of optometry to administer simple tests that check patients for red eyes (RPS Adeno Detector) and dry eyes (TearLab), which are already within the scope of their practice. This legislation will now be referred to the Senate.

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Sacramento - After the Governor’s annual State of the State Address, Assemblymember Roger Hernandez (D-San Gabriel Valley) said the Governor has provided state lawmakers with a reasonable starting point to close the $9.1 billion gap between revenues and expenditures. Along with his Democratic colleagues, Assemblymember Hernandez says he’s ready to work with the Governor to once again make the hard choices and the cuts necessary to balance the books, while still protecting the services, schools, and public safety most needed by working families. Here’s more in this Assembly Access video.

(Sacramento) – Después de la presentación de la Cuenta Pública Anual del Estado del gobernador, el asambleísta Roger Hernández (D-San Gabriel Valley) declaró que el gobernador ha proporcionado a los legisladores con un razonable punto de partida para clausurar el déficit de $9.1 mil millones de dólares entre el gasto y los recursos. Junto a sus colegas demócratas, el asambleísta indicó que él está listo para trabajar con el gobernador para una vez más hacer los recortes y difíciles decisiones para balancear la caja fiscal, y a la misma vez proteger los servicios, escuelas, y la seguridad publica muy necesitada por las familias trabajadoras. Conozca más en este video de Assembly Access.

(Sacramento) - Every day can be a dangerous day for California's law enforcement officers. And, unfortunately, sometimes those dangers are far too real. Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D-East Los Angeles County) has a unique understanding of the risks being taken and sacrifices being made by those in the law enforcement community. That's why Assemblymember Hernández co-sponsored the resolution marking May 2, 2011 as California Peace Officers Memorial Day. Here's the full story in this Assembly Web Report.

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Roger Hernández (D-East Los Angeles County) joined the rest of his fellow Democrats in the Assembly to support Assembly Bill 130, the California Dream Act, when it came up for a vote on the floor of the State Assembly. Assemblymember Hernández told his colleagues AB 130 is needed so undocumented college students can apply for and receive financial aid. Assemblymember Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles), author of AB130, has introduced a similar bill every year since 2005. Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, vetoed the legislation repeatedly. Here’s more from Assemblymember Hernández in this Assembly Access video.

It is an honor to serve and represent the 57th Assembly District. The 2011 legislative year has been a remarkable one for California. The California State Legislature approved major job creation legislation on a bipartisan basis to put Californians back to work. We have approved regulatory reforms that will make it easier for businesses to invest in California. For the first time in 25 years, the Legislature approved a comprehensive, balanced budget that dramatically reduced our ongoing structural deficit-and earned California an upgrade from the ratings agencies.

As your Assemblymember, I have worked tirelessly to bring my ideas and the ideas you came to me with to Sacramento and make California work for you. My legislative package has faced many challenges as it was vetted through the Legislature, but it has been marked with many successes. At the end of the 2011 legislative year, my staff and I sent eight bills to the Governor's desk.

Recent signings include:

Hernández Bill to Extend Labor Protections for Public Employees
AB 195: This bill would prohibit false information from being given to bargaining units by employers during public agency labor negotiations, and provide consistency with labor negotiation protections given to public education employees. For more information, click HERE.

Hernández Bill to Provide Maternity Services to Expectant Mothers

AB 210: AB 210 replicates a provision under the historic health care reform signed by President Barack Obama in 2010. This bill would require every group health policy to cover maternity services. This proposal will be implemented on July 1, 2012, and will serve as a safety net for expectant mothers until the federal law is enacted in 2014. For more information, click HERE.

Hernández Bill will Uphold Prevailing Wage for Construction Workers
AB 514: This proposal will close a loophole to ensure that construction workers are getting paid prevailing wages for the delivery and removal of refuse. For more information, click HERE.

Hernández Bill to Advance Truth in Advertising for Marriage and Family Therapist Interns
AB 956: This truth-in-advertising measure will require Marriage/Family Therapist Interns to represent themselves as Interns, ensuring that consumers know when they are receiving mental health care from a licensed professional. For more information, click HERE.

Hernández Bill to Champions Clean Water Legislation
AB 1292: This bill is sponsored by the California Department of Public Health, and will allow the Department to sell revenue bonds and draw down federal dollars for groundwater cleanup. California now stands to receive approximately $90 million from the federal government to repair and improve our aging water systems. For more information, click HERE.

Hernández Bill to Codify Fair Land Appraisal Process in State Redevelopment Law
AB 1338: This bill requires independent land appraisals of properties considered for acquisition or purchase by a redevelopment agency. For more information, click HERE.

Hernández Bill to Promote Hepatitis-C Prevention
AB 1382: AB 1382 would update current regulations to allow HIV counselors, who currently administer HIV and Hepatitis C tests, to administer rapid Hepatitis C tests. For more information, click HERE.

I'm thrilled that, to date, Governor Jerry Brown has signed seven out of eight bills. These bills are a solid first step toward securing that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and in the best interest of the people of California. In addition to these important pieces of legislation, I authored the Kelly Abraham Martinez Act, which recognizes the month of May as Perinatal Depression Awareness Month. There is a need for our communities to work together in order to raise awareness and prevention of perinatal depression.

Help me keep the momentum going. Next year, I plan on continuing the work I started this year by making sure that government is held accountable and that California continues to position itself for economic recovery by strengthening critical social safety nets. Please do not hesitate to contact my office to share your ideas and concerns. You can reach me at (626) 960-4457 or my Capitol office at (916) 319-2057. I look forward to continuing to serve you as the 2012 legislative session approaches.