Empowers the CA Energy Commission (CEC) with greater oil industry oversight, specifically to increase transparency related to oil prices and penalties for companies that engage in price gouging.
Requires all US-based businesses with over $1 billion in gross annual revenue, that do business in California, to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory annually.
Requires certain entities doing business in California to prepare and submit climate-related financial risk reports consistent with recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).
Makes technical changes to the current Racial Justice Act to help streamline the process to ensure claims are acted upon efficiently – saving time and resources for all involved.
Enables students who have struggled academically to continue their educational pursuits by removing hurdles related to re-enrollment and maintaining financial aid.
Protects the integrity of the California referendum process by requiring more community-based, volunteer engagement in signature gathering.
Improves child nutrition by updating school meal sugar and sodium standards, providing students two nutritious school meals daily, and ensuring students have adequate time to eat.
Although we initially supported AB 41, the final iteration of AB 41 would have moved the state further from digital equity, and would have made California franchise policy worse for communities, worse for localities, and harder for the state to address the digital divide. Working alongside other digital equity coalition partners, we successfully secured a veto of AB 41 by Governor Newsom.
Empowers the CA Energy Commission (CEC) with greater oil industry oversight, specifically to increase transparency related to oil prices and penalties for companies that engage in price gouging.
Requires all US-based businesses with over $1 billion in gross annual revenue, that do business in California, to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory annually.
Requires certain entities doing business in California to prepare and submit climate-related financial risk reports consistent with recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).
Makes technical changes to the current Racial Justice Act to help streamline the process to ensure claims are acted upon efficiently – saving time and resources for all involved.
Enables students who have struggled academically to continue their educational pursuits by removing hurdles related to re-enrollment and maintaining financial aid.
Protects the integrity of the California referendum process by requiring more community-based, volunteer engagement in signature gathering.
Improves child nutrition by updating school meal sugar and sodium standards, providing students two nutritious school meals daily, and ensuring students have adequate time to eat.
Although we initially supported AB 41, the final iteration of AB 41 would have moved the state further from digital equity, and would have made California franchise policy worse for communities, worse for localities, and harder for the state to address the digital divide. Working alongside other digital equity coalition partners, we successfully secured a veto of AB 41 by Governor Newsom.
Empowers the CA Energy Commission (CEC) with greater oil industry oversight, specifically to increase transparency related to oil prices and penalties for companies that engage in price gouging.
Requires all US-based businesses with over $1 billion in gross annual revenue, that do business in California, to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory annually.
Requires certain entities doing business in California to prepare and submit climate-related financial risk reports consistent with recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).
Makes technical changes to the current Racial Justice Act to help streamline the process to ensure claims are acted upon efficiently – saving time and resources for all involved.
Enables students who have struggled academically to continue their educational pursuits by removing hurdles related to re-enrollment and maintaining financial aid.
Protects the integrity of the California referendum process by requiring more community-based, volunteer engagement in signature gathering.
Improves child nutrition by updating school meal sugar and sodium standards, providing students two nutritious school meals daily, and ensuring students have adequate time to eat.
Although we initially supported AB 41, the final iteration of AB 41 would have moved the state further from digital equity, and would have made California franchise policy worse for communities, worse for localities, and harder for the state to address the digital divide. Working alongside other digital equity coalition partners, we successfully secured a veto of AB 41 by Governor Newsom.
Supported the historic $54 billion appropriation over 5 years for the California Climate Commitment which will ensure full funding remains to meet the state’s climate goals. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains most of the funding for the California Climate Commitment – roughly $52 billion. We will also continue to advocate for 100 percent of the state’s budget to be aligned with our climate goals.
Supported the $5 billion transportation funding package to avoid budget shortfalls to critical local and regional public transit systems. Enacted 2023-24 state budget includes the $5 billion in funding.
Supported the $50 million in funding to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains $40 million in funding.
Supported the $6 billion in funding to build out the state’s broadband infrastructure and ensure every California has access to affordable, high-speed internet. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains $40 million in funding.
Supported state tax relief for (1) federal student loan borrowers who have received loan forgiveness or been granted a loan discharge under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and (2) college students who received pandemic related institutional debt forgiveness and emergency grant aid. Enacted 2023-24 state budget implements these policy changes.
Supported the existing $60 million in funding for the Farm to School Program, which provides fresh, local healthy food to California students. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains the $60 million in funding.
Supported for fully funding School Meals for All - an additional $200 million secured for a total of $1.66 billion. Enacted in the 2023-24 state budget.
Supported an appropriation to create the Youth Empowerment Commission, AB 46 legislation we advocated for during the 2021-22 legislative session. Enacted 2023-24 state budget appropriates $3.8 million in funding for Commission implementation.
Supported $1.5 million to staff and implement the Racial Equity Commission, which we strongly advocated for and the Governor enacted through executive order last year. Enacted 2023-24 state budget appropriates $3.8 million in funding for Commission implementation.
Supported the historic $54 billion appropriation over 5 years for the California Climate Commitment which will ensure full funding remains to meet the state’s climate goals. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains most of the funding for the California Climate Commitment – roughly $52 billion. We will also continue to advocate for 100 percent of the state’s budget to be aligned with our climate goals.
Supported the $5 billion transportation funding package to avoid budget shortfalls to critical local and regional public transit systems. Enacted 2023-24 state budget includes the $5 billion in funding.
Supported the $50 million in funding to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains $40 million in funding.
Supported the $6 billion in funding to build out the state’s broadband infrastructure and ensure every California has access to affordable, high-speed internet. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains $40 million in funding.
Supported state tax relief for (1) federal student loan borrowers who have received loan forgiveness or been granted a loan discharge under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and (2) college students who received pandemic related institutional debt forgiveness and emergency grant aid. Enacted 2023-24 state budget implements these policy changes.
Supported the existing $60 million in funding for the Farm to School Program, which provides fresh, local healthy food to California students. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains the $60 million in funding.
Supported for fully funding School Meals for All - an additional $200 million secured for a total of $1.66 billion. Enacted in the 2023-24 state budget.
Supported an appropriation to create the Youth Empowerment Commission, AB 46 legislation we advocated for during the 2021-22 legislative session. Enacted 2023-24 state budget appropriates $3.8 million in funding for Commission implementation.
Supported $1.5 million to staff and implement the Racial Equity Commission, which we strongly advocated for and the Governor enacted through executive order last year. Enacted 2023-24 state budget appropriates $3.8 million in funding for Commission implementation.
Supported the historic $54 billion appropriation over 5 years for the California Climate Commitment which will ensure full funding remains to meet the state’s climate goals. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains most of the funding for the California Climate Commitment – roughly $52 billion. We will also continue to advocate for 100 percent of the state’s budget to be aligned with our climate goals.
Supported the $5 billion transportation funding package to avoid budget shortfalls to critical local and regional public transit systems. Enacted 2023-24 state budget includes the $5 billion in funding.
Supported the $50 million in funding to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains $40 million in funding.
Supported the $6 billion in funding to build out the state’s broadband infrastructure and ensure every California has access to affordable, high-speed internet. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains $40 million in funding.
Supported state tax relief for (1) federal student loan borrowers who have received loan forgiveness or been granted a loan discharge under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and (2) college students who received pandemic related institutional debt forgiveness and emergency grant aid. Enacted 2023-24 state budget implements these policy changes.
Supported the existing $60 million in funding for the Farm to School Program, which provides fresh, local healthy food to California students. Enacted 2023-24 state budget retains the $60 million in funding.
Supported for fully funding School Meals for All - an additional $200 million secured for a total of $1.66 billion. Enacted in the 2023-24 state budget.
Supported an appropriation to create the Youth Empowerment Commission, AB 46 legislation we advocated for during the 2021-22 legislative session. Enacted 2023-24 state budget appropriates $3.8 million in funding for Commission implementation.
Supported $1.5 million to staff and implement the Racial Equity Commission, which we strongly advocated for and the Governor enacted through executive order last year. Enacted 2023-24 state budget appropriates $3.8 million in funding for Commission implementation.
Improves transparency and accountability by requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide additional information to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to help them develop the publicly available maps of the state’s broadband network.
Declares the CA Assembly’s support for the federal Airways to Equity initiative which will provide additional funding for digital literacy and inclusion.
Codifies the state’s existing goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
Requires a buffer zone setback around new oil and gas wells to protect vulnerable Californians.
Eliminates parking minimums near existing public transportation.
Sets interim targets on the road to meet the state’s 2045 goals to generate 100% clean energy.
Creates the Equitable Outdoor Access Act by requiring certain state agencies to incorporate outdoor access policies in future planning processes.
Provides a mechanism for legal relief to assist those whose prior convictions or sentences were based on racial, ethnic, or other forms of bias.
Modernizes the state’s process for identifying people who have been sentenced to death but should be deemed permanently incompetent and therefore not eligible for execution.
Declared August 2022 Student Loan Awareness Month and called for public employers to outreach to their employees about the various student loan repayment options.
Prevents colleges and universities from reducing the financial aid package of a student who also receives a private scholarship.
Requires universities in the DREAM Loan Program to further support AB 540 students by offering similar loan relief options as federal student loans and meeting specified annual reporting requirements.
Creates a new California Department Food and Agriculture (CDFA) grant program to increase the number of farmers’ markets across CA and expand EBT access for low-income shoppers at farmers’ markets.
Requires certain private employers to provide additional pay data to the Civil Rights Department to increase transparency and help narrow gender and racial wealth gaps.
Requires the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA) to provide new pathways to help increase patient access to affordable life-saving drugs, like insulin.
Declares June 19th, commonly referred to as Juneteenth, as a paid state holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Establishes a program to support veterans seeking to upgrade their other-than-honorable discharge status due to mental illness or sexual orientation.
Requires the California Department of Technology (CDT) to draft a state digital equity plan to access billions in federal Inflation Recovery Act funding and increase access to high-speed and affordable internet service.
Improves transparency and accountability by requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide additional information to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to help them develop the publicly available maps of the state’s broadband network.
Declares the CA Assembly’s support for the federal Airways to Equity initiative which will provide additional funding for digital literacy and inclusion.
Codifies the state’s existing goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
Requires a buffer zone setback around new oil and gas wells to protect vulnerable Californians.
Eliminates parking minimums near existing public transportation.
Sets interim targets on the road to meet the state’s 2045 goals to generate 100% clean energy.
Creates the Equitable Outdoor Access Act by requiring certain state agencies to incorporate outdoor access policies in future planning processes.
Provides a mechanism for legal relief to assist those whose prior convictions or sentences were based on racial, ethnic, or other forms of bias.
Modernizes the state’s process for identifying people who have been sentenced to death but should be deemed permanently incompetent and therefore not eligible for execution.
Declared August 2022 Student Loan Awareness Month and called for public employers to outreach to their employees about the various student loan repayment options.
Prevents colleges and universities from reducing the financial aid package of a student who also receives a private scholarship.
Requires universities in the DREAM Loan Program to further support AB 540 students by offering similar loan relief options as federal student loans and meeting specified annual reporting requirements.
Creates a new California Department Food and Agriculture (CDFA) grant program to increase the number of farmers’ markets across CA and expand EBT access for low-income shoppers at farmers’ markets.
Requires certain private employers to provide additional pay data to the Civil Rights Department to increase transparency and help narrow gender and racial wealth gaps.
Requires the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA) to provide new pathways to help increase patient access to affordable life-saving drugs, like insulin.
Declares June 19th, commonly referred to as Juneteenth, as a paid state holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Establishes a program to support veterans seeking to upgrade their other-than-honorable discharge status due to mental illness or sexual orientation.
Requires the California Department of Technology (CDT) to draft a state digital equity plan to access billions in federal Inflation Recovery Act funding and increase access to high-speed and affordable internet service.
Improves transparency and accountability by requiring Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide additional information to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to help them develop the publicly available maps of the state’s broadband network.
Declares the CA Assembly’s support for the federal Airways to Equity initiative which will provide additional funding for digital literacy and inclusion.
Codifies the state’s existing goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
Requires a buffer zone setback around new oil and gas wells to protect vulnerable Californians.
Eliminates parking minimums near existing public transportation.
Sets interim targets on the road to meet the state’s 2045 goals to generate 100% clean energy.
Creates the Equitable Outdoor Access Act by requiring certain state agencies to incorporate outdoor access policies in future planning processes.
Provides a mechanism for legal relief to assist those whose prior convictions or sentences were based on racial, ethnic, or other forms of bias.
Modernizes the state’s process for identifying people who have been sentenced to death but should be deemed permanently incompetent and therefore not eligible for execution.
Declared August 2022 Student Loan Awareness Month and called for public employers to outreach to their employees about the various student loan repayment options.
Prevents colleges and universities from reducing the financial aid package of a student who also receives a private scholarship.
Requires universities in the DREAM Loan Program to further support AB 540 students by offering similar loan relief options as federal student loans and meeting specified annual reporting requirements.
Creates a new California Department Food and Agriculture (CDFA) grant program to increase the number of farmers’ markets across CA and expand EBT access for low-income shoppers at farmers’ markets.
Requires certain private employers to provide additional pay data to the Civil Rights Department to increase transparency and help narrow gender and racial wealth gaps.
Requires the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA) to provide new pathways to help increase patient access to affordable life-saving drugs, like insulin.
Declares June 19th, commonly referred to as Juneteenth, as a paid state holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Establishes a program to support veterans seeking to upgrade their other-than-honorable discharge status due to mental illness or sexual orientation.
Requires the California Department of Technology (CDT) to draft a state digital equity plan to access billions in federal Inflation Recovery Act funding and increase access to high-speed and affordable internet service.
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