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Haney’s Bill Protecting California Workers During Mass Layoffs Passes Out of Legislature and Heads to Governor’s Desk

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) successfully passed Assembly Bill (AB) 92 out of the State Legislature. This bill will now head to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, where it will be considered to be officially signed into law...

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced today that at the close of the Legislative session, seven key pieces of her authored legislation are now on the Governor’s desk. The legislation put forth by the Assemblywoman prioritizes issues most...

SACRAMENTO, CA –Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) announced that eight of his authored bills have passed out of the Legislature and have been sent to Governor Newsom's desk for his signature. The Governor has until October 14th to sign or veto...

"Health care workers take care of us in our most difficult moments. This historic investment ensures they are fairly compensated and recognizes their enormous value, while also helping address hospital staffing shortages statewide. It also sets the...

SACRAMENTO—As the final gavel echoed through the Assembly chambers closing out the 2023 legislative year, Speaker Robert Rivas commended his colleagues on a productive and collaborative session, in which they tackled the most consequential issues facing...

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, the California Legislature passed the Protect and Retain the Majority Act (ACA 13) to send the measure to California voters next year. ACA 13 ensures a simple majority vote remains the threshold for a measure to pass, while also...

Bill to Ban Expensive Security Deposits Passes Legislature and Heads to Newsom’s Desk

Sacramento, CA – AB 352 authored by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan has passed the California State Assembly concurrence and is headed to the governor’s desk. AB 352 is a precedent-setting measure to protect information about abortion from being automatically...