Busy Day for Health

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On April 26, due to time-consuming debates in previous sessions and untimely equipment failures, the Assembly Health Committee, which I serve as Vice Chair, agendized 56 bills lasting well into the evening.   Several important pieces of legislation made it through the committee. Among these were two bills that I introduced, Assembly Bills 2818 and 2768.  AB 2818 will ultimately …

Looking Back – 2015

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One of the major joys in serving as an Assemblymember is assisting constituents in their dealings with state agencies. Now that the end of the year is approaching, it’s a good time to remember some of the ways my office has assisted residents of the 75th Assembly District over the past year. Sometimes, we have been able to help keep …

Assembly Republican Leader Names Leadership Team

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SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen, today announced her leadership team for the 2015-16 legislative session, selecting a group of Assembly Republican Caucus members from across California. “I’m honored to have an exceptional group of Republican members serve on the caucus’ leadership team,” said Olsen. “We will work closely together to build a strong caucus operation and to promote …

High Tech Hacking Bill Signed

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The threat cyber criminals pose to our computer-dependent world cannot be overstated. Our society benefits greatly from Internet technology, whether we use it to pay bills, monitor our health or communicate with friends, family or government agencies. However, those benefits come with risks which must be addressed. That’s why I introduced Assembly Bill 1649, which creates a new crime in …

Assemblymember Rocky Chavez speaks out against recently passed AB 1401

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SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rocky Chávez (R-Oceanside) urged a no vote on AB 1401 today when it was heard on the floor of the Assembly. AB 1401 was authored by the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The measure would allow non-citizens to sit on juries in California. It passed the Assembly with a vote of 48-28. No Republican voted for the measure. When …