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California Latino Legislative Caucus Announces AB 2131 (Valencia) as a ‘Priority Bill’

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA— On Tuesday, April 23, the California Latino Legislative Caucus, chaired by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D – Riverside) and vice chaired by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D – Long Beach), held a press conference to announce their legislative priorities for this year and presented AB 2131 as part of the package. This recognition underscores the growing need to expand access to Certified Nursing Assistants.

Assembly Budget Subcommittee 7 to Review the Efficacy of California’s Housing Investments

Friday, March 8, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA— On Monday, March 11, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee 7, chaired by
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim), will convene for its second oversight hearing, to
review whether our state’s investments in housing programs have been effective toward achieving
enhanced access and affordability for residents.

Assemblymember Valencia issues a statement on the upcoming Budget Sub 7 committee hearing regarding the progress of broadband investments

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Assembly’s new Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Oversight will hold its first oversight hearing on February 28 to review whether the State’s investment in broadband infrastructure is achieving the goal of connecting all Californians to reliable high-speed internet service. The hearing is at 9 a.m. in Room 1100 of the Swing Space.

Assemblymember Valencia issues statement on the release of the City of Anaheim’s audit

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) issued the following statement regarding the audit report on the City of Anaheim.

Assemblymember Valencia’s bill creating an Independent Redistricting Commission in Orange County is Signed into Law.

Saturday, October 7, 2023

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 34 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim), which will establish an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) in Orange County, into law.

Assemblymember Valencia’s Bill Clarifying License Numbers of Insurance Agents on Emails Is Signed into Law.

Saturday, September 30, 2023

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom has just signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 1578 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim), which clarifies requirements related to insurance agent license number disclosure law.

Governor Newsom Signs Assembly Bill 342 to Foster Diversity and Equity in Professions

Friday, September 22, 2023

SACRAMENTO- Governor Newsom has officially signed Assembly Bill 342 (AB 342), by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim), into law.

Assemblymember Valencia’s cultural medical equity bill heads to the Governor’s desk.

Friday, September 8, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate voted 39-0 to pass AB 470, a Latino Caucus Priority bill, which would ensure Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses align with federal and state threshold language requirements.

Assemblymember Valencia Makes Statement on the Release of an Investigative Report Looking into Corruption at Anaheim City Hall.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ANAHEIM – Yesterday the City of Anaheim released a long-awaited report from an independent firm tasked with assessing allegations of political corruption in City Hall.

Assemblymember Valencia’s bill streamlining small nonprofit grants clears Assembly

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

SACRAMENTO- Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 860 by Assemblymember Valencia (D-Anaheim) passed the Assembly Floor with unanimous bipartisan support. AB 860 improves and streamlines small nonprofit grants.

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