Assemblymember Kalra’s Bill to Require Additional Screening for Law Enforcement Officers Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom signed AB 655, the California Law Enforcement Accountability (CLEAR) Act, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and sponsored by San Jose State University Human Rights Institute (SJSU HRI) and California Faculty Association (CFA).
California Racial Justice Act for All Signed Into Law
AB 256 will allow those with prior, racially biased convictions to seek justice
SACRAMENTO–Yesterday, AB 256, the California Racial Justice Act for All, was signed by Governor Newsom. AB 256 will allow persons with convictions or judgements prior to January 1, 2021 to petition the court and seek relief if racial bias was proven to be present in their case.
Assemblymember Kalra, Natural Resources Agency, and Advocates Kick Off California's 30x30 Partnership
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Kalra, California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot, special districts, and community groups launched a new partnership to help achieve the state’s “30x30” goal.
Assemblymember Kalra’s Bill to Protect Workplace Rights for CalWORKs and CalFresh Participants Signed by Governor Newsom
AB 2300 will protect CalWORKs and CalFresh participants from unjust sanctions
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, AB 2300, authored by Assemblymember Kalra, was signed into law by Governor Newsom. AB 2300 will prevent Californian workers from having to choose between the wellbeing of their families and their right to not be abused or harassed at work.
Racial Justice Act for All Passes California Legislature
AB 256 would allow those with prior, racially biased convictions to seek justice
SACRAMENTO–Today, AB 256, the Racial Justice Act for All, passed its final hurdle in the Legislature and will be sent to Governor Newsom.
Assemblymember Kalra and Sponsors Advance AB 2208 to Help California Say Farewell to Fluorescents
AB 2208 will protect millions of people from hazardous mercury exposure, while simultaneously reducing energy demand, utility bills, and CO2 emissions
California Legislature Approves Assemblymember Kalra’s AB 2167 to Encourage Safe Alternatives to Incarceration
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, AB 2167, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) passed the California Legislature and will be sent to Governor Newsom. AB 2167 would require courts presiding over a criminal matter to consider alternatives to incarceration which includes, but is not limited to, diversion programs, restorative justice, and probation.
Assemblymember Ash Kalra, City of San José, Celebrate $10 Million in State Funding for Vision Zero Project
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) presented San José Mayor Sam Liccardo and other City officials with a commemorative check of $10 million to support the City of San José’s Vision Zero strategy, a traffic safety initiative to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on roadways.