The announcement made by the
@Athletics
is truly disappointing. It’s a disappointment to the community, to the City of
@Oakland
& to the fans. We have cheered with you and for you for nearly 6 decades. If you change your mind, which I hope you will, let’s talk
#oaklandathletics
Preparing for tomorrow's house of origin deadline and will work to help get single payer
#AB1400
off the Floor. I've witnessed how the current system has failed our mental health across age groups, which has suffered immensely during COVID-19!
#AD18
Everyone knows that today is the last day of session and that we will be working into the wee hours discussing and voting on bill. But did you know today, is also "bring your husband to work day"?
Today, I announced urgency legislation
#AB1912
, that if passed, will decouple $10M of state dollars from
@OUSDNews
school closures, and will allow the district to take more time to carefully and deliberately develop a path forward for schools with community. (1/2)
Cannabis-related criminal record have disproportionately impacted people and communities of color. Today, I presented
#AB1706
in the Assembly Public Safety Committee that will provide relief to thousands of Californians who have been patiently waiting for relief.
I’m honored that Speaker
@Rendon63rd
appointed me to serve as the Assistant Speaker pro Tempore. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the Assembly’s legislative business runs smoothly in another pandemic session.
#AD18
Today I appointed
@AsmMiaBonta
as Assistant Speaker Pro Tem.
I want to thank her for taking on this role. It's an important job for keeping the Assembly running smoothly during session, and we are fortunate to have someone of her caliber to take it on.
Thank you again to my colleagues and constituents for your unwavering support and faith in my leadership. I would like to share an announcement regarding my Chairmanship of Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5.
Driving up to Sacramento with my family. At noon, I will have the privilege to be sworn in for my first full term as the Assemblymember to the best district in the state,
#AD18
. Thank you to the volunteers who walked & phone banked, & to the voters for your faith in me.
Today we bid farewell to Justin Rausa who served as my Interim Chief of Staff. Thank you for your dedication and service to the people of
#AD18
. This week we also welcomed back Tomasa Dueñas who will serve as my permanent Chief.
Today, California finally delivers on a promise made over five years ago by ensuring that individuals with low-level cannabis offenses have their records cleared. Thank you to everyone that supported and testified on this issue. We did it! Learn more:
Welcome back home, Madame Vice President! I was thrilled to welcome the Bay Area’s own
@VP
this morning and thank her for her continued advocacy for our communities, our reproductive rights, and our health.
Let’s celebrate — uplift and continue to fight for our Trans+ community. No person should be denied access to gender affirming care or basic human rights. I will continue to fight for your visibility, rights, and joy.
#TransPeopleBelong
#transvisibilityweek
My sincere condolences for the surviving family of Supervisor Wilma Chan, a leader, a friend and someone who has stood up for our communities for decades. Her values, her strength are a model for us all. Rest in power.
Reporting for duty. Today is the first hearing of Budget Sub-Comittee 6. We are focusing on statewide homelessness programs, oversights gaps and opportunities for improving accountability.
The daughter of California Attorney General
@RobBonta
and
@AsmMiaBonta
is playing in the Women's World Cup.
These Bay Area soccer players are going to the World Cup — and helping a country make history in the process via
@sfchronicle
As a proud coauthor of
#AB1400
and
#AB854
, I want to thank my colleagues, Assemblymember
@Ash_Kalra
and Assemblymember
@Alex_Lee
, from San Jose for advancing the march towards Universal Healthcare and Housing Justice. (1/2)
The first Black woman was elected to the CA Legislature in 1966. Since then, 20 Black women have served. Today, there are 5 of us currently serving in both houses. Read the
@OaklandPostNews
on my sisters:
In partnership with
@AsmBuffyWicks
&
@Scott_Wiener
, I introduced
#AB34
to help elected officials, candidates, their staff & families respond to the threats and harassments we are facing for doing our jobs. To learn more:
Today, the Assembly passed
#SCA10
to allow voters to amend our constitution and enshrine a woman’s RIGHT to access abortion. There is so much in jeopardy across the country this November. Let this be your early call to get out and vote
#mybodymychoice
#RoeVsWade
Group picture with some of the coolest members in the Legislature. I introduce you the Bay Area Caucus. We are spending the next day discussing issues impacting the Bay Area and how we can collectively work together to address them. The Bay Area is in great hands.
Prior to the ASM, I served as CEO of
@OaklandPromise
, a place-based cradle to career initiative focused on improving educational outcomes for students experiencing poverty across Oakland public schools. I'm excited to chair this select-committee influenced by my previous work.
I’m honored and humbled to serve as Assembly Health Chair. Thank you to
@CASpeakerRivas
for his faith and trust in me and
@JimWoodAD2
for his years of distinguished service. I look forward to fighting for true access to high quality, affordable healthcare for all Californians.
Incredible. A new California state law allows nonprofits first right to purchase foreclosed homes so a Virginia-based nonprofit started buying homes in California and then flipping them at profit to finance their programs in Virginia.
What a day!! Today, California made history.
@GavinNewsom
signed a package of bills focused on defending a person's right seek abortion care. This included my bill,
#AB2091
. There is more work ahead, but today I celebrate this victory.
Incredibly proud of my other half. Today,
@AGRobBonta
was sworn in for his first full-term as the Attorney General of the State of California. Family, community, and colleagues joined in witnessing this today.
While other states are shaming and criminalizing the LGBTQ+ community, California is doing the exact opposite. I have joined Senator
@Scott_Wiener
in ensuring California is a safe haven for transgender children and their parents seeking gender-affirming care.
Today, my Assembly Fellow testified in support of
@AsmTinaMcKinnor
’s bill that will improve the work environment for legislative staff. Everyone should have access to a union
#AB1
Finished my first week of the 2022
#CALeg
session in Sacramento! It's my privilege to represent
#Oakland
,
#Alameda
, and
#SanLeandro
in
#AD18
. I look forward to working with colleagues and leading East Bay progressive values. For more info, please visit:
What a sad day for women, especially women of color and low-income women who have been stripped of their fundamental right to choose what do to with their bodies with the overturning of
#RoeVsWade
(1/2)
Restitution was meant to make victims whole, but in reality, it’s creating a perpetual cycle of debt, especially for black and brown families. I've partnered w
@CaDebtJustice
to fix this broken system.
@HaydeeLaLawtina
will be my staff lead. Learn more:
I was honored to represent
#AD18
today in adjourning our 2022 Legislative Session in honor of late
@AlamedaCounty
Supervisor Wilma Chan.
@wilmachan7
was a fearless champion for the East Bay, and a trailblazer in the Assembly as the first woman and Asian American majority leader.
Started the day thankful that my family and I have a roof over our head. Too many of our
#AD18
neighbors don't, which is why I'm proud to coauthor
#AB854
. As part of combating homelessness, we need to keep tenants housed and vote this bill off the Floor on Monday!
I am disheartened by the Supreme Court’s decision today on the Texas abortion ban. In the words of Justice Sotomayor “everyday the court refuses to grant relief is devastating both for individual women and for our constitutional system as whole”
The day has arrived. I’m chairing my first committee. On the agenda today for Budget Sub-5 is the judicial branch (trial court construction, CARE court) DJJ, and the Victim Compensation Board. Tune in!
I’m shocked! Lateefah is a champion for justice. How in the world does someone check BEFORE moving to make sure they are in their district only to be told AFTER—“oops”. What a cost to our community to lose Lateefah’s voice on the BART Board.
The rain can’t stop our joy! Happy Black Joy Parade Oakland! Special thanks to CEO Ken Maxey and the Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
#ULBayarea
I was honored to stand with
@carroll_fife
,
@CatsCommentary
and a few of the local and state leaders to speak out against the violent attacks against black and women of color. We will not be silenced.
We're in an incredibly tough budget year, but if we're making cuts anywhere, it should be within our inflated carceral funding.
@CAGovernor
is proposing limited cuts to prison spending, but I hope to see more be made to free up funds for crucial social programs.
Our children and families have endured too much pain to now have to reckon with school closures; we must do what is right and support our children, families, and educators during this already difficult time.
#AD18
(2/2)
@OUSDNews
Celebrating
#NonbinaryAwarenessWeek
, this week is observed to raise awareness, organize and celebrate the diversity of gender identities that exist outside the traditional gender binary. Let’s remember to create space, educate and advocate for all!
Time really does have a way of flying by when you are having fun. One year ago today, I took my oath to represent the people of
#Oakland
,
#Alameda
, and
#SanLeandro
to the best of my ability as the Assemblymember of
#AD18
. One year down and many more to come.
Does it make sense to you that a company with record breaking profits would want to slash worker pay and benefits? Doesn't make sense to me and I was happy to stand with
@Teamsters
at their rally in Sacramento today in protest of such actions by
#UPS
.
Today my entire team came together to join me for the last day of session. I am only as effective as my team and I have a great group of committed public servants fighting for my district and all of California.
CA must ensure meaningful relief to survivors and find more effective ways to hold young people accountable instead of ordering them unaffordable & unjust sanctions.
We thank
@cadebtjustice
for continuing the work and
@miabonta
for authoring
#AB1186
!
Oakland, are you ready for some baseball? The
@OaklandBallers
kick off their first game at the freshly renovated Raimondi Field tonight! Congratulations to Oakland’s newest pro sports team
#TeamBonta
will be cheering you on! ⚾️
#soldoutgame
#seasonopener
about last night...thank you
@CLCA_Foundation
for recognizing me as your "Legislator of the Year." This is extremely special because this decision came from staff and advocates that help all of us do the good work. Remember - take your space and own your space.
My top district bill this year was a response to the school closures in
@OUSDNews
. Last night, I received great news - this bill was SIGNED into law. Thank you to all of the witnesses and supporters that helped get this bill across finish line.
In case you’re wondering why I’m sitting in a red chair, I’m in the Joint Legislative Budget Cmte hearing. It’s chaired by the Sen Budget Chair,
@NancySkinnerCA
and
@AsmPhilTing
, the Assm Budget Chair, serves as vice-chair here. We are meeting in a Sen Cmte room, thus the red
I'm proud to be a joint author with
@isaacgbryan
on AB 1810. Those menstruating in prison should not be subjected to demeaning, abusive, or violent interactions to receive necessary sanitary products.
Angry, shook, sad, afraid. This is how I feel knowing that Roe v. Wade is likely to be overturned. Today, I soak in this possibility. Tomorrow, I continue to fight for women’s rights to choose and access safe reproductive care.
#RoeVWade
This morning, Supervisor Wilma Chan, Mayor
@LibbySchaaf
, and I were excited to host Governor
@GavinNewsom
in Oakland
#AD18
! We’re encouraging all eligible community members to come and get their booster shot.
For more information, please visit:
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and free. Get your booster today if you are eligible! Proud to get mine with Governor
@GavinNewsom
at
@AsianHealth818
this morning in the mighty and healthy
#AD18
!
Proud to earn a 100% on the
@EQCA
State Legislative Scorecard! I'm honored to be a champion for the rights, protections, and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and community. Together, we can promote policies that are more inclusive of a diverse set of gender identities.
Today is the
#DayOfRemembrance
of Japanese American Incarceration during World War II. We reflect on the bravery of civil rights leaders like Fred Korematsu from
#AD18
and other Japanese American who organized and sought redress.
13 students and 1 teacher dead because of gun violence. What does this say about us as a country if we can’t keep our kids safe?! We need NATIONWIDE gun reform NOW
#EndGunViolence
#TexasShooting
😢💔
Yesterday I "put a bill across the desk”. In partnership w/
@ACLU_CalAction
@ifwhenhow
@EFF
, AB 793 will protect against “reverse warrants.” Left unchecked this tactic will invade personal decisions RE reproductive & gender affirming care. Learn more:
I'm proud to introduce
#AB1706
, to ensure that CA lives up to its promise of automatically sealing qualifying cannabis criminal records for tens of thousands of eligible Californians still waiting two years later!
#AD18
@lastprisonerprj
Congratulations
@EleniForCA
on being sworn in for your second term. You are the first woman to serve as our Lt Governor and you’re paving the way to ensure you’re not the last.
While disappointed about yesterday’s setbacks, I know we’re walking on the path towards a more Just California. And as our fight for Single-Payer Healthcare and Ellis Act Reform continues, I am confident the long arc of history is on our side.
#AB1400
#AB854
(2/2)
In honor of Larry Itliong Day and
#FAHM
, it was a pleasure to join families of Larry Itliong,
@DoloresHuerta
and Cesar Chavez, as well as allies of farm workers from across CA, for the grand opening of the Larry Itliong Resource Center in Poplar and mural unveiling in Delano!
My team attended the unveiling of a first-ever model of
@NASA
’s VIPER at
@ChabotSpace
and Science Center in
#Oakland
. VIPER is part of a larger series of Artemis missions that will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.
#AD18
🧵Three 9-year old children were gunned downed and the only action Tennessee Republicans take is to expel two Black lawmakers and censure a woman legislator for participating in a peaceful protest?
I met with André San-Chez and Moses Omolade on Day 12 of their hunger strike; I want to amplify their call to honor the humanity of those impacted by the proposed school closures, and urge us to center Black and Brown students, families, and educators as we chart a path forward.
It was a hot morning but you know what’s hotter? The kitchens many fast food worked prepare your foods in. The solution? Passing
#AB257
. Today, I stood in solidarity with these essential workers
#fastfoodworker
Oakland parents, educators, students and community took to the streets today to defend their schools. Oakland’s children and youth deserve better, especially in this moment.
@OUSDNews
#AB1912
#AD18
I am disheartened knowing that so many students and alumni are still feeling unheard and uncared for through the Mills College merger with Northeastern University. (1/3)
@MillsCollege
@Northeastern
Protecting families starts with food. We must ensure that all farm workers have safe working conditions, fair wages, and opportunities. This National Agriculture Day, let's celebrate our farm workers and defend and advocate for a just and livable wage.
#CAleg
#FairWages
Its
#ReadAcrossAmericaDay
! We celebrate the books that inspire our children to dream big, expand the limits of their understanding, and explore diverse cultures through the eyes of others. What book will you read today?
Thanks to the hard work of my staff and the support of advocates and community members, five of my bills moved off Senate Suspense and to the Senate Floor. So proud of the work we are doing this year...two more weeks Team Bonta!
Honored to be part of the
#CalLeg
#ReproductiveHealth
Select Committee with Chair
@BauerKahan
. I look forward to working on policy with experts on the ground to address barriers created and exacerbated by the pandemic.
Today, we got 34 reminders that no one is above the law.
But here's one reminder from me: if you've served time for a felony, seeking employment and housing should be easier than running for President.
#TeamMiaBonta
spent the last two days reflecting on 2022 and planning for 2023. It was a great staff retreat. Thank you to
@OaklandZoo
for hosting us. We were excited the bears said hello.🐻
Thx
@laurafriedman43
for your commitment to end single use plastic. What ever we can do to reduce our carbon footprint and move towards sustainable and actually recyclable material is a step in the right direction.
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! Today, I am celebrating the courageous women who came before me - who broke ground and blazed trails for the rest of us - and the driven young women who are our future.
@CaWomensCaucus