Racial Equity
Fighting for racial equity by addressing the legacy of institutional and systemic racism in government programs and policies.
Big Wins for Racial Equity in California
Advocacy
Community advocates helped establish the Racial Equity Commission through an executive order issued by Governor Newsom.
AB 256 (2022)
Authored by Assemblymember Kalra enables individuals currently incarcerated to retroactively assert that racial bias led to their conviction and the length of their sentence.
AB 2750 (2022)
Authored by Assemblymember Bonta directs the California Department of Technology (CDT) to draft a state digital equity plan focused on addressing issues of broadband quality, access, and affordability as well as digital literacy and inclusion.
SB 1137 (2022)
Authored by Senators Gonzalez and Limón requires a health and safety buffer zone between oil wells and schools, homes, and healthcare facilities.
SB 907 (2022)
Authored by Senator Pan creates the Local Equitable Access to Food (LEAF) program, which establishes a grant program to expand the use of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services at certified farmers’ markets across California.
Budget Increase
Increased budget investments in health care over the last few years have resulted in Medi-Cal eligibility for all California residents, regardless of immigration status.
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