Governor Newsom Signs Bennett's Bill for Wildfire Backup Power in Ventura County
(SACRAMENTO) – Assemblymember Bennett's AB 367 has been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill increases preparation by Ventura County water suppliers for wildfires.
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Governor Newsom Signs Bennett Bill to Protect California Ocean Biodiversity
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.— Governor Newsom signed into law AB 1056 by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura).
Governor Newsom Signs Bennett Bill Expanding Access to Patient Care
(SACRAMENTO) Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1041 (Bennett) which improves patient access to care and boosts small and independent practices by streamlining the physician credentialing process.
CA Legislative Central Coast Caucus Releases Statement on Immigration Raids on Central Coast
The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus (CLCCC) released the following statement on ICE raids in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties:
New State Oversight Board's Report Highlights Need to Improve Nonprofit Contracting Practices in California. Two Bills Pending in California State Senate Deserve Governor's Support
SACRAMENTO – A new report from the state's leading oversight agency offers revealing data about the significant challenges nonprofits face in accessing and managing state funds and underscores the need to enact two pending bills.
California to Launch Bike Highway Pilot Program Under Bennett Bill
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 954 that would launch a pilot program for Caltrans to develop a bike highway program.
Bennett Bill to Create Accessibility Committee for State Parks
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 1225 to establish an Accessibility Advisory Committee under the state's Department of Parks & Recreation to support the Director in making informed decisions on accessibility in the state parks system.
Bennett Authors Protecting Pets From Predatory Practices Act
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 506 to increase transparency from online pet brokers on the original source of a pet.
Bennett Authors Legislation on Water Supply for Wildfire Response
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced AB 367 to increase the performance of fire hydrants supplying water to Ventura County firefighters in their battles against wildfires.
Assemblymember Steve Bennett Authors Legislation To Streamline Care of Foster Children
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) announced AB 276 today to ensure continuous, quality care for foster children at community care facilities.