California Legislature Passes Bill Empowering Foster Youth to Build Financial Security
AB 2477, a bill to prevent homelessness by empowering youth in foster care to save money without risk of losing their benefits, awaits the Governor's signature.
California Leads the Charge in Protecting Access to Gender-Affirming Health Care
As anti-LGBTQ+ legislatures across the country attack the transgender community and restrict essential gender-affirming care, AB 2442—legislation to expedite licensure for health care providers committed to this vital care—now awaits the Governor’s signature.
Joint Statement Related to AB 2918: Bill Addressing Antisemitism in K-12 Schools Paused for Enhanced Policy Development
AB 2918, a bill aimed at improving equity in K-12 curriculum, is being held to allow additional time for authentic engagement and open discussion leading to policy that is inclusive of all students.
Landmark Legislation to Combat Retail Theft Passes Legislature
The California Retail Theft Reduction Act, a cornerstone of a pivotal bipartisan legislative package aimed at curbing retail crime, has cleared both houses of the Legislature and now awaits the Governor's signature.
Historic Climate Bond Would Provide Millions to District 51 Conservation and Protection Efforts
Meaningful Funding Available to District 51 under the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024
Significant Investment to Support Port Infrastructure for Offshore Wind Energy Included in Historic Climate Bond
Up to $475 million allocated in the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024
Zbur Bill to Enhance Consumer Protections for Preventive Care Advances to Senate
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) has announced that the California State Assembly passed the Enhanced Consumer Protections for Preventive Care bill by a wide margin and on a bipartisan basis. It now advances to the California State Senate.
Zbur Bill to Eliminate Barriers to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advances to Senate
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) has announced that the California State Assembly has passed AB 2704, a bill to eliminate barriers to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and now advances to the California State Senate.
Zbur Bill to Create a Rare Disease Advisory Council Advances to the Senate
The Jacqueline Marie Zbur Rare Disease Advisory Council, named in memory of Assemblymember Zbur’s sister, passes the Assembly and advances to the Senate
As California Marks 10 Years Since the Isla Vista Killings, California Assembly Passes Legislation to Strengthen Nation-Leading GVRO Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following joint statement alongside Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur celebrating the passage of AB 2917, the Hate-Based Gun Violence Prevention Act, out of the Assembly and to the Senate.