SANTA CLARITA, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) invites members of the 38th Assembly District to apply to one of the Local Advisory Committees for 2019-2020. Members of the local advisory committees will actively engage with the Assemblywoman and her office, providing expertise and insight on issues and policies impacting our communities.
SACRAMENTO, CA — On Friday, Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) released the following statement upon the release of State Superintendent Tony Thurmond’s Charter Task Force Report recommendations:
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) is pleased to announce her selection of The Samaritan Center of Simi Valley as the 38th Assembly District Non-Profit of the Year. The organization is dedicated to restoring the lives of the homeless community, helping individuals become self-supportive and independent again.
SACRAMENTO, CA — This week, three of Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita)’s education reform bills advanced from the California State Assembly. Assembly Bills (ABs) 967, 1233 and 1729 garnered strong, bipartisan support and now head to the California State Senate.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) passed AB 629 out of the State Assembly this week. This Legislative Women’s Caucus priority legislation will help victims of human trafficking rebuild their lives.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) cleared two health bills from the State Assembly this week. The bills, AB 769 and AB 1051, would expand jobs in mental health and nursing, respectively.
AB 769 would include Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) into the Medi-Cal reimbursement system. Currently, psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are eligible for reimbursement for services they provide.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita), Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, facilitated an Informational Hearing on Tuesday. The hearing, titled “The 2019 Wildfire Season: Are We Prepared?,” analyzed best practices to fight fires as firestorms become the “new abnormal” year round in California.