Haney Brings Back Bill to Create Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes in California
Sacramento - San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney has reintroduced his popular bill to create Cannabis Cafes in California.
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Assemblymember Connolly Passes Clean Water Protections for Rural Communities and Endangered Wetlands
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Connolly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 828 out of the Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee, which allows managed wetlands and small disadvantaged communities to use their average annual water usage without being...
Assemblymember Alex Lee Pushes Ahead With Tax on Extreme Wealth
In an effort to create a more equitable tax system, Assemblymember Alex Lee is pushing forward his proposal for a wealth tax on the ultra-rich. AB 259 proposes to apply a 1% annual tax rate on individuals with a net worth of more than $50 million, and a 1...
Asm. Wood Introduces Bill to Make Dungeness Crab California’s Official Crustacean
SACRAMENTO–Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) introduced AB 1797 to recognize the Dungeness crab – Metacarcinus magister – as California’s official crustacean, coinciding with its Opening Day, January 5. Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) is the...
Assemblymember Pellerin Chair of the Assembly Elections Committee introduces AB 1784 to clarify that a candidate can only run for one office
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) introduces AB 1784 with Co-Authors Assemblymember Berman, Assemblymember Bennet, Assemblywoman Dixon, Assemblymember Friedman, Assemblymember Kalra, Assemblymember Low, Assemblymember Quirk...
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva Unveils Comprehensive Legislation to Tackle Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) introduced a package of bills that will address issues with homelessness. These bills, AB 1788 and AB 1789, address both California’s immediate and long-term needs to make meaningful strides...
Assemblymember Connolly Strengthens Sexual Harassment Protections at California State University Campuses with New Legislation
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1790, a bill that will require the California State University (CSU) system to strengthen protections against sexual harassment and update their policies...
Assemblymember Connolly Introduces Bill to Reduce E-Bike Collisions
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) introduced a bill that will address the increasing rates of unsafe electric bicycle (e-bike) usage and collisions from children riding these vehicles at high speeds. AB 1778 will amend...
Ramos measure would count prior convictions in determining penalties for retail theft crimes if approved by legislature and then voters
SACRAMENTO—Prosecutors will find it easier to seek sterner penalties against retail theft suspects if a bill, AB 1772, introduced today by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) is approved by the legislature, governor and then wins voter...
Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua Introduces Referendum to Address Key Issues in Proposition 47
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D- Stockton) is introducing a groundbreaking referendum aimed at addressing critical concerns related to Proposition 47.
