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Joint Committee on the Arts and the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism joint informational hearing
Arts, Culture, and the Humanities: How Federal Policies Impact California’s Creative Economy
Assemblymember Ward’s Surveillance Pricing Protection Act Moves onto the Senate
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) had his Surveillance Pricing Protection Act (AB 446) pass out of the Assembly and onto the Senate.
Assembly Speaker Appoints Assemblymember Chris Ward as Chair of the Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology
SACRAMENTO – Today, Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas announced the appointment of Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward (D-San Diego) as Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology for the 2025–2026 Legislative Session.
Bill to Expedite Housing Permits Clears Assembly, Advances to Senate
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – On Tuesday the California State Assembly passed AB 253, a key measure to accelerate home construction by streamlining the post-entitlement permitting process.
Assemblymember Chris Ward Introduces the Information Practices Reform Act of 2025
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) had his Surveillance Pricing Protection Act (AB 446) pass out of the Assembly and onto the Senate.
Assemblymember Chris Ward of San Diego Introduces Bill to Increase Worker and Rider Representation on Transit Boards
[SACRAMENTO, CA] -- Today, Assemblymember Chris Ward of San Diego announced the introduction of AB 1070, legislation aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and representation within California’s transit agencies.
Assemblymember Chris Ward Introduces AB 763 to Streamline Timber Harvest Permitting Process
Asm. Ward Aims to Simplify Timber Harvest Permitting Process
(SACRAMENTO, CA) –Today, Assemblymember Chris Ward introduced Assembly Bill 763, a crucial measure to synchronize the state’s timber harvest and wildfire fuel reduction permitting process.
Assemblymember Ward Introduces AB 474 to Expand Affordable Housing Options for Low-Income Seniors
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced his fourth housing bill this session, Assembly Bill (AB) 474, the Home Share Act of 2025, to improve housing affordability and ease the cost-of-living crisis.
Assemblymember Ward Introduces AB 446 to Prohibit Businesses from Engaging in Surveillance Pricing
Asm. Ward Aims to Protect Consumers from Invasive Price Tactics
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) introduced AB 446, a bill prohibiting businesses from using personal information of a consumer to adjust the price of goods based off their individualized data profile, a practice known as surveillance pricing (SP).