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AB 1454 (Rivas, Muratsuchi, Rubio) Pupil literacy: administrative services credential program standards and professional development: instructional materials passes out of Assembly Floor
AB 1454, co-authored by Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio and led by Speaker Robert Rivas, aims to improve child literacy in California. The bill enhances professional development for educators, updates instructional materials, and supports administrator...
Historic Wage Theft Reform Proposals Move One Step Closer to Fixing the System, Saving Workers Billions
SACRAMENTO – Amid historic inflation and a deepening affordability crisis, one East Bay legislator is taking aim at a little-discussed crime that drains billions from paychecks every year: wage theft. Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro), Chair of...
California Assembly Passes Legislation to Close DIY Machine Gun Loophole
SACRAMENTO, CA — Earlier this week, the California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1127, which would prohibit the sale of certain semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted to an automatic machine gun. Authored by Assemblymembers Jesse...
Assemblymember Mia Bonta Celebrates Legislative Package Focused on Creating a Healthy, Affordable, and Just California Advancing to the Senate
SACRAMENTO – This year, Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) has advanced 17 bills to the State Senate, advancing a bold legislative package that reflects the needs and values of the East Bay by promoting housing development, protecting California from...
Speaker Robert Rivas’ Major Child Literacy Legislation Passes Assembly in Huge Step Forward
SACRAMENTO— Major legislation to improve child literacy in California took a significant step forward on Thursday at the state Capitol.The California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1454, authored by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) with joint authors...
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Advances Affordability, Health & Safety Legislative Package to State Senate
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced that her package of bills has passed the State Assembly and is now advancing to the State Senate in time for the House of Orign deadline requiring Assembly and Senate bills advance to the other...
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Advances Affordability, Health & Safety Legislative Package to State Senate
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced that her package of bills has passed the State Assembly and is now advancing to the State Senate in time for the House of Orign deadline requiring Assembly and Senate bills advance to the other...
Assemblymember Arambula Bills Seeking Equity in Services for the Disability Community Have Advanced to the California Senate
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) has authored two bills – Assembly Bill 341 and Assembly Bill 1220 – that seek equity in services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Both bills have advanced to the California Senate...
Assembly Passes ‘Buy California Glass’ Bill to Protect Local Glass Manufacturers
What You Need to Know: Many small and mid-sized wineries face pressure to cut costs, often turning to cheaper imported bottles, taking money out of the local economy by importing foreign-made glass bottles. California wineries choosing to import foreign...
