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Nationally-Watched Legislation to Phase Out Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods from California Schools Secures Support from Key Stakeholders Ahead of Critical Senate Vote

Lawmakers and Advocates Announce Support from Key Agricultural Stakeholders Ahead of Critical Senate Vote, Urge California to Make History with Passage of First-in-the-Nation, Bipartisan Legislation

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) was joined by public health advocates, teachers, doctors, farmers, and chefs to urge the California Senate Appropriations Committee to pass Assembly Bill (AB) 1264, first-in-the-na

Legislation Closing DIY Machine Gun Loophole Advances to Senate Appropriations Committee

Legislation Closing DIY Machine Gun Loophole Advances to Senate Appropriations Committee

SACRAMENTO, CA — This week, the California State Senate Judiciary Committee passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1127, which would prohibit the sale of semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted to a fully automatic machine gun with the use of a simple “switch”.

Legislators Announce Agreement to Advance Legislation Cracking Down on Looting and Impersonation of First Responders

Senate and Assembly Join Together to Strengthen Protections for Impacted Communities

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, members of the California State Assembly and State Senate announced an agreement on comprehensive bipartisan wildfire public safety legislation. Assembly Bill (AB) 468 and Senate Bill (SB) 571 both passed their respective Public Safety Committees and will now be joined together with contingent enactment language.

California State Assembly Passes Legislation Strengthening Penalties for Looting, Impersonation of Emergency Personnel During Wildfires and Other Emergencies

Legislation to Better Protect Communities Advances with Strong Bipartisan Support

SACRAMENTO, CA — Yesterday, the California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill (AB) 468, bipartisan legislation that would provide law enforcement with better tools to crack down on looting and impersonation of emergency personnel during wildfires and other emergencies.

California Lawmakers Introduce First-in-the-Nation Legislation to Phase Out Harmful Ultra-Processed Foods from School Meals

Bipartisan Legislation Would Continue California’s National Leadership in Food Safety and School Nutrition, Provide First-Ever Statutory Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods and Phase Out “Particularly Harmful” Products

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 1264, a first-in-the-nation measure that would extend California’s national leadership in food safety and school nutrition by phasing out “p

Lawmakers, Advocates Introduce Legislation to Protect Californians from Dangerous “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

AB 794 Would Establish New State Drinking Water Standards to Protect Californians from PFAS Contamination; PFAS Exposure Has Been Linked to Serious Health Harms Including Cancer and Developmental Issues in Children

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) unveiled Assembly Bill (AB) 794, which would mandate new state drinking water standards to protect Californians from exposure to toxic and dangerous “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.