AB 1259 approved by the Legislature, now heads to the Governor
SACRAMENTO – AB 1259 was passed on the Assembly floor today, September 12th.
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Addis Bill to Address Childhood Sexual Assault Clears Legislature
"The Justice for Survivors Act" now goes to Governor for consideration SACRAMENTO – Legislation by Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) that will end California's arbitrary civil statute of limitations for minors who have experienced sexual abuse was...
California Assembly Passes ACA 7: A Significant Step Toward Addressing Inequities
Sacramento - Since its passing in 1996, Proposition 209 has served as a barrier toward implementing potential programs to assist vulnerable communities who have intentionally been neglected and left behind for over 400 years. This unjust law has...
California Legislature Passes First-in-the-Nation Ban on Dangerous Food Additives
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Legislature passed first-of-its-kind legislation to prohibit the use of four dangerous chemicals in processed foods and drinks sold in California.
California State Assembly Committed To Addressing Insurance Crisis
SACRAMENTO, CA—Californians are facing an insurance availability crisis. Insurers are leaving the state, reducing coverage, and in many cases non-renewing, pausing or canceling policies altogether. This prompted the California State Assembly to respond...
AB 1079 Heads to the Governor's Desk, A Game-Changer in the Fight Against Hate Crimes
Sacramento — AB 1079, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson, has passed both the California State Senate and the California State Assembly, and is now headed to the Governor's desk for signature. This groundbreaking bill, which has been met with...
Assembly Bill 437 Signed into Law to Fast-Track Construction of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry
(Sacramento) Today, Assemblymember Alvarez celebrates and thanks Governor Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 437 into law. This legislation will allow the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to use the Construction Manager/General Contractor...
Assembly Bill 427 Signed into Law to Fast-Track Construction of the Otay Mesa Port of Entry
(Sacramento) Today, Assemblymember Alvarez celebrates and thanks Governor Newsom for signing Assembly Bill 427 into law. This legislation will allow the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to use the Construction Manager/General Contractor...
Bill advances banning CSU from using Native American remains and requiring they be returned to the tribes
SACRAMENTO—A measure prohibiting California State University campuses from using Native American remains and cultural artifacts for teaching or research cleared the Senate Education Committee today on a 5-0 vote. The bill also requires the CSU system to...
Assemblywoman Schiavo Makes Progress Protecting Medicare for Seniors with Passage of AJR 4
SACRAMENTO - Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced today the passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 4 (AJR 4) off the Senate Floor. AJR 4, The Medicare Protection Act of 2023, calls on the Legislature to request President Biden, a champion of Medicare...
