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Assemblymember Mike Fong’s Legislation Advances To The Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO, CA – This legislative session, Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) authored a number of bills that reached Governor Newsom’s desk. As Chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee and Chair of the Asian American and Pacific Islander...
California Bill Removing Cancerous Chemicals from Firefighter Uniforms Passes out of the Legislature and Heads to Governor Newsom’s Desk
SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Matt Haney ‘s (D-San Francisco) AB 1181 which protects California firefighters from known cancer-causing chemicals called per-fluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — by banning them from firefighting equipment...
Dr. Bains’ Statement on Resignation of CARB Chair
(Sacramento, CA) September 16, 2025 – Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) released the following statement in response to the announcement that Liane Randolph, Chair of the California Air Resources Board, will resign at the end of the month.
Assemblymember Patel’s Bill Protecting Firefighters from Toxic Battery Fires Goes to the Governor
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel celebrates the successful passage of AB 841 through the California Legislature. This bill addresses the increasing exposure to toxic chemicals that firefighters face during lithium-ion battery fires by...
Patel Bill to Remove Barriers for Families in Crisis Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) celebrates the Legislature's passage of AB 1074, which eliminates bureaucratic barriers that prevent low-income parents from accessing financial support while working to reunify with...
Patel Bill to Tackle Special Education Teacher Shortage Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO —Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) celebrates the passage of AB 1119 from the legislature as it moves on to the Governor for his signature. AB 1119 addresses California’s teacher shortage by directing the Commission on...
Asm. Labor Chair Liz Ortega Praises Historic Wage Theft Settlement, Highlights Possibilities for Local Enforcement
SAN LEANDRO, CA ― Assembly Labor Committee Chair Liz Ortega praised the recent California Superior Court settlement awarding $233 million in a class action wage theft suit under a local Anaheim “minimum wage” ordinance. “I want to congratulate the workers...
Assemblymember Nguyen’s Bills are on their way to the Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO, CA – This past week, the California State Assembly passed several key pieces of legislation authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen: AB 1223, AB 1125, AB 1384, AB 1172, and AB 374. These bills are about making a real difference in people’s...
Connolly Passes Twelve Bills Out of the Legislature
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) has successfully passed 12 bills out of the legislature, which include three that have already been signed by the Governor. The legislative cycle concluded on Saturday, September 13th, and now...
