Monthly Update | February 2024

Bill Introductions

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.

Sincerely,

Rick Chavez Zbur
Democratic Caucus Chair
California State Assembly
Assemblymember, 51st District