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February was a busy month as I introduced my 2024 Bill Package. This year I've introduced AB 2943, The California Retail Theft Reduction Act, which aims to reduce organized retail theft in California. I would like to express my gratitude to joint author Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, who appointed me as Chair of the Select Committee on Retail Theft and whose leadership has been instrumental in exploring solutions to this problem. This bill was created with the goal of advancing balanced, effective and meaningful solutions that address this problem and at the same time, preserve criminal justice reforms that have been effective at keeping our communities safe.

My legislative package also reflects my other top priorities in office, including housing and homelessness, a clean energy environment free of dirty fossil fuels and LGBTQ+ and all civil rights. To learn more about all my bills, click on the links below:

• California Retail Theft Reduction Act
• Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure Bond Bill
• Uplifting LGBTQ+ & Vulnerable Communities Bill Package
• Improving California's Social Safety Net

Additional bills will be announced in the next few weeks.

A lot has happened in the last few months. Governor Newsom has signed four bills in my inaugural bill package, we recognized local heroes in our community, celebrated the successes of small businesses and so much more. I am also proud to announce that I've been named Democratic Caucus Chair of the California State Assembly by Speaker Robert Rivas. It is an honor to represent the people of Assembly District 51 as I work with the Speaker to identify solutions to the most pressing challenges that we face in the district and statewide.

I am horrified and heartbroken by the recent acts of terror against the people of Israel. The brutality the world has witnessed through shocking videos and firsthand reports is unbelievable. I stand with the Israeli people and the State of Israel, as well as the people across my district who are in so much pain at this time.

The cruelty of the massacre and kidnapping of Israelis, young festivalgoers, babies, children, parents and grandparents, including a Holocaust survivor in a wheelchair is beyond horrifying.

As I reflect on the 100 days since I took the Oath of Office to become your representative in the California State Assembly, I am humbled by the opportunity to be an advocate for the people of Assembly District 51.

In this newsletter, I hope to keep you updated on some of the work my staff and I are doing on your behalf in the District and in Sacramento.