SACRAMENTO – As the first bill in her 2025 legislative package, Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) has announced Senate Bill (SB) 12, legislation to establish a new state agency dedicated to Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The Agency, and its Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs would provide a permanent governmental framework focused on streamlining services, creating grant programs, and engaging stakeholders to enhance support for immigrant and refugee families in California.
“The success of SB 674 today is a promising and motivating milestone for fenceline communities,” said Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach). “This bill will establish a standardized air monitoring system that demands transparency from refineries about the toxic chemicals they release and ensure the best practices and technologies are in place to prevent the refinery dangers our communities have endured for years. As the bill moves to its final step, I urge Governor Newsom to sign it into law to safeguard the health and wellbeing of Californians who have been harmed by refinery pollution for far too long.”
"The climate and education bond measures, SB 867 and AB 247, signed today by Acting Governor McGuire, offer a bold opportunity to invest in California’s future."
"The 2024 state budget approved into law today is a balanced and future ready approach that was possible through early action and strong collaboration. It incorporates feedback from our communities and stakeholders to ensure our financial investments deliver on what matters most to Californians."
“With this proposed ballot measure we can crack down on property crime and fentanyl without reverting to policies that do more harm than good in our communities. We can protect our communities and at the same time prevent detrimental social and economic costs that worsen poverty and inequality."
“Our fenceline communities deserve clean air and a healthy future, and today’s victory with SB 674 marks a significant step forward,” said Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach).
Sacramento, Calif. – On June 19, 2024, Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), teachers, workers, and climate advocates will rally at the Capitol in response to recently proposed
Sacramento, Calif. – Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) released the following statement on President Biden’s executive order limiting asylum on the US-Mexico border:
