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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The 2025 Legislative Session has officially concluded. Earlier this year, I was proud to see AB 1138 — the California Film & TV Jobs Act — signed into law to modernize and expand our state's film tax credit program. More recently, Governor Newsom signed AB 1525 by the Assembly Judiciary Committee, which incorporates language from a bill I previously authored to protect attorneys from State Bar discipline when they assist clients in other states seeking access to reproductive care.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The 2025 Legislative Session is now well past the halfway mark and I'm proud to share an update on where my bills stand in the legislative process. As you know, we've already achieved one of my biggest priorities this year, passing the California Film and TV Jobs Act, which is already working to revive the film and television industry and bring jobs back to California.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I’m thrilled to share that my bill, AB 1138 – The California Film & TV Jobs Act, has been signed by the Governor and is now in effect!

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am proud to share that I have introduced my first bill of the new legislative session, the Local Electrification Planning Act. This bill is a key component to meeting California's ambitious climate goals and empowers cities and counties to be part of the solution in fighting climate change.

I am also ecstatic to share that we've held the inaugural Assembly District 51 Community Excellence Awards, where trailblazers and leaders were honored for their contributions to the community.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am thrilled to share with you a report on our legislative accomplishments in the just-concluded 2023-2024 Legislative Session in the California State Assembly and on what I’m working on to address the crisis of unemployment and underemployment in the film and entertainment industry. I wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his intent to convene a Special Session of the Legislature to bolster California’s legal defenses and protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, climate action, immigrant families, and more. This is the first of several steps the Newsom Administration will take to prepare California for potential challenges from an incoming federal administration that has threatened our state on multiple fronts.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I hope everyone is staying cool and finding meaningful ways to enjoy what's left of the summer. My District and Capitol office teams and I have been working hard over the past few months, advancing my legislative priorities forward in Sacramento, deepening connections in our local communities and helping constituents access the resources and services they need.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about what is happening at the Capitol and in our community.

Yours in Service,

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.