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Assemblymember Kalra’s Bill to Protect Grieving Families in Police Interrogations Moves Forward
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), and bill co-sponsors, Californians for Safety and Justice and Silicon Valley De-Bug, celebrate the passage of AB 3021 from Assembly Public Safety Committee. AB 3021 will affirm and empower the family...
Friedman Introduces Bill to End Sale of Weed Killer Linked to Cancer and Parkinson’s Disease
Sacramento, CA - California’s Central Valley has long been referred to as the nation’s breadbasket; after all, it’s the world’s fifth largest supplier of food and agricultural commodities. California is also the nation’s top user of paraquat, a weed...
Speaker Robert Rivas Announces Gavilan College Board of Trustees Vice President Rachel Perez as Assembly District 29’s Woman of the Year
SACRAMENTO, CA— In honor of celebrating women leaders in the community, Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and the California State Assembly have recognized Rachel Perez as Woman of the Year for the 29th Assembly District.
Addis Bill on Ratepayer Transparency Passes First Committee
SACRAMENTO—A new bill by Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) to address soaring utility rates by increasing transparency to consumers successfully passed its first committee today. The legislation, Assembly Bill 2847, passed out of the Assembly...
Papan Legislation to Remove Unfair Barriers to Paid Family Leave Benefits Approved by Assembly Committee on Insurance
Sacramento, CA – Today, Assembly Bill 2123, a crucial piece of legislation that will eliminate unnecessary obstacles for individuals seeking access to their paid family leave (PFL) benefits authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan, was approved by the...
Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson Introduces Bill to Promote Equity in Housing Access
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson introduces bill aimed at promoting equity and leveling the playing field for renters across California. With nearly 17 million individuals in the state classified as renters, constituting 44% of the population...
Assemblymember Calderon Recognizes Barbara Fitzgerald as 2024 Legislative Woman of the Year
Sacramento, CA – As part of the California State Assembly’s annual celebration of Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D – Whittier) recognized Ms. Barbara A. Fitzgerald as Legislative Woman of the Year.
Asm. Public Safety Committee approves Dr. Bains’ bill to fight emerging drug threats
(Sacramento, CA) April 2, 2024 - Dr. Jasmeet Bains' (D-Delano) bill to tackle xylazine, an emerging street additive to fentanyl, passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee today with unanimous and bipartisan support. "Given the need to maintain the...
Attorney General Bonta, Assemblymember Wicks Announce Legislation to Modernize Builder’s Remedy, Encourage Cities to Plan for the Future, and Facilitate Housing for All
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his sponsorship of a bill authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) that would facilitate the construction of housing in cities and counties that fail to adopt a compliant housing...
