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Senator Lena Gonzalez Announces Legislation to Strengthen the Refinery Fence-line Monitoring Program and Protect the Health of Surrounding Communities

Sacramento, Calif. – On February 16, 2023, Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill 674 The Refinery Air Pollution Transparency and Reduction Act, to strengthen the state’s refinery fence-line monitoring program. The bill would help protect the health of communities living near refineries by establishing standard fence-line air monitoring requirements, including quarterly emissions reports and root cause analyses of any threshold exceedances. SB 674 would also expand the definition of refineries to include biofuel refineries and auxiliary facilities. 

SENATOR LENA GONZALEZ AND CALIFORNIA LABOR FEDERATION ANNOUNCE BILL TO ENSURE 7 PAID SICK DAYS FOR ALL WORKERS

Sacramento, Calif. – Today, February 15, 2023, Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) was joined by the California Labor Federation in announcing Senate Bill 616 which would expand California’s landmark paid sick leave law to ensure all working Californians in the public and private sector can use seven days of paid sick leave each year.

Senator Lena Gonzalez Introduces SB 529 The EVs for All Act to Bring Affordable EV Car Share & Charging to Public Housing Residents

Sacramento, Calif. – On February 14, 2023, Senate Transportation Committee Chair Senator Lena Gonzalez (D - Long Beach) teamed up with the Los Angeles CleanTech Incubator (LACI) to introduce the EVs for All Act, a new bill that would fill a critical transportation gap for residents of public housing throughout California while expanding access to zero emission vehicles to more low-income Californians.

In Long Beach, Senator Gonzalez Presents $1.2 Million in Funds to Revitalize the Wrigley Greenbelt

Long Beach, Calif. – On October 22, 2022 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented $1.2 million in funds for the revitalization of the Wrigley Greenbelt. The funds will help renovate greenspace to improve air quality and better serve local residents as a place for recreation, exercise and more.

In Signal Hill, Senator Lena Gonzalez Presents $5 Million in Funds for the Renovation and Redesign of the Signal Hill Amphitheater

Signal Hill, Calif. – On October 18, 2022 Senator Lena A. Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) presented $5 million in state funds for the renovation and redesign of the Signal Hill outdoor amphitheater.

Lena Gonzalez is Sworn In to California State Senate

Sacramento, CA - Today, at the State Capitol, Lena Gonzalez was officially sworn in as the Senator representing the nearly one million constituents that make up the 33rd district.

Senator Lena A. Gonzalez Applauds Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal which includes funding for Homelessness, Healthcare, Education and the Environment

LONG BEACH, Calif.- California Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, D- Long Beach, applauds Governor Newsom’s commitment to tackle some of the most critical social issues in the state by investing in homelessness, education, healthcare, and the environment.

Governor Newsom Signs “The Equal Insurance HIV Act” Enacting Anti-discrimination Protections in State Law

Sacramento, Calif. – Today, Governor Newsom signed SB 1255 –The Equal Insurance HIV Act by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D- Long Beach) and the Senate Committee on Insurance. The Equal Insurance HIV Act will end the unjust practice of insurance companies discriminating against HIV-positive individuals.