The California Special Election is next Tuesday‚ November 4. Please vote early to make sure your voice is heard! Due to changes in U.S. Postal mail services‚ rural residents who live 50 miles away from mail processing sites are at risk of not having their ballot counted if it is…
Last week‚ Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 495. This measure allows adults – without identification – who claim to be related to a child within the fifth degree of kinship to make parental decisions for children. The 33rd Assembly District encompasses Tulare‚ Kings‚ and Fresno Counties. For assistance with…
My legislation‚ Assembly Bill 732‚ was signed into law. This new law will provide County Agricultural Commissioners with the Authority to better regulate abandoned farms that harbor pests and diseases‚ which are a nuisance to neighboring farms‚ and will take effect on January 1‚ 2026. The 33rd Assembly District encompasses…
Last week‚ I wrote about Assembly Bill 1370‚ which prohibits Sacramento politicians from signing non-disclosure agreements. The Governor signed it into law. This law was written by my fellow Republican legislator‚ Assemblyman Joe Patterson from Lincoln. This important reform will help ensure public trust in the legislative process. The 33rd…
Awaiting the Governor’s signature or veto is Assembly Bill 1370‚ a measure that would prohibit state legislators from signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) regarding the drafting‚ negotiation or discussion of legislation. The people’s business must be conducted in the public. Transparency is fundamental to our democracy. As a Co-Author of this…