Transgender Youth Privacy Act Signed Into Law by Governor Newsom
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills over the weekend strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ Californians, including the Transgender Youth Privacy Act (AB 223) by Chris Ward, Vice Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus.
The Protect and Retain the Majority Vote Act Heads to California Voters
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, the California Legislature passed the Protect and Retain the Majority Act (ACA 13) to send the measure to California voters next year.
Governor Newsom Signs Assemblymember Ward’s Bill to Expand Atmospheric River Research Program
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Atmospheric rivers and their patterns can also help us to better understand climate change and the environmental implications too much or too little water can have on our state.
Assemblymember Ward Statement on Utility Rates Report by the California State Auditor's Office
(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assemblymember Ward released the following statement regarding the recent audit of utility rates by the California State Auditor's Office:
Assemblymember Ward Introduces the Protect and Retain the Majority Vote Act
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Currently, under California law, any ballot measure approved by a majority of voters can selectively require a future measure to pass with a supermajority of the vote.
Legislation to Expand Atmospheric River Research Program Heads to Governor’s Desk for Signature
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Atmospheric river patterns can help scientists better understand climate change and the environmental implications too much or too little water can have in California.
Assemblymember Ward Bill Package Advances to Senate
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Eight bills authored by Assemblymember Ward passed the Assembly and are now headed to the Senate for consideration. The assortment of legislation covers a wide range of issues, including affordable housing, education, climate, technology, and public safety.