I’m very disappointed that the Assembly PERS Committee killed
#ab1577
. Our staff aren’t looking for special treatment. They’re looking for the same dignity & respect afforded to all represented workers. This isn’t over. I’ll be back in December & will reintroduce the bill.
#caleg
We did it!
#AB1
has been signed into law, allowing
#caleg
staff in the largest state in the nation to join a union. This is an incredible win for staff, Members and California's democracy. More:
Beyond proud of current & former
#caleg
staff who spoke out this morning in support of
#ab1
. Your voice was heard loud & clear, with a bipartisan vote of 6-1. Bill now heads to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Onward. Together.
I was an original signer of the
#metoo
letter & I take exception to anyone questioning the intentions of
@SamanthaCorbin
&
@sosaysalicia
who work selflessly to end sexual harassment & assault in the
#caleg
. Sister
@aishabbwahab
we need to talk. You owe them a public apology.
Proud to stand with
@SBWorkersUnited
to support the unionization efforts of the hard working staff at Sacramento’s 7th & K location. Every worker in every industry should have the right to join a union.
#unionstrong
#caleg
Breaking:
#AB1
approved by State Senate on a 30-3 vote! Now heads back to the Assembly for final vote before being sent to Governor Newsom. To the
#caleg
staff, I am so proud of you & look forward to our new partnership in the legislature.
TFW you make a commitment to give
#caleg
staff a voice & a seat at the table, do the work & are able to deliver an agreement that is good for legislators, good for workers & good for California’s democracy.
#ab1
When I took office I knew I needed a Legislative Director who could keep up with my unapologetically progressive policy agenda. Sean has stepped up big & I am grateful for his thoughtful leadership on our team. If only he could work on his dance skills...
Thank you Speaker Rendon for this appointment and honor. Looking forward to further equitable access to public service and secure a dignified and sustainable retirement for current and future public employees.
@AsmJamesRamos
I'm also happy to announce I have appointed
@AsmTinaMcKinnor
as Chair of the Public Employment and Retirement Committee. My full statement is below. 👇
Attention
#caleg
staff: this is your chance to speak up and say YES, I want the choice to join a union. Whether you work in a DO or the Capitol, you deserve to paid, respected and protected in the workplace. Call in and be heard! 877-692-8957, Access Code: 1315444
Thank you
@CASpeakerRivas
for your confidence in appointing me to serve as Chair of the Assembly Public Employment & Retirement Committee for the 2024 legislative year.
#caleg
The
@CABlackCaucus
today announced its first
#Reparations
legislative package for 2024 including my
#AB1929
. Reparations is not one thing, it is many things that are needed to heal the wounds of slavery & break the cycle of institutionalized racism.
#caleg
New:
#ab1
to give
#caleg
staff the choice to join a
#union
has been approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee and now heads to the Senate Floor for a final vote by the Senate.
#unionizecalifornia
Today is the Assembly's policy committee deadline & I am proud to report that eighteen of my bills have been approved & are moving forward. Grateful to my
#caleg
team for their hard work to lift up all Californians.
#dothework
Thank you Lt. Governor
@EleniForCA
for hosting me in your office today. You have been such a dear friend for years and I am excited to continue our work for all Californians.
A big win for the environment today w/ the Senate Enviro. Quality Committee’s approval of my
#ab1628
which will require microfiber filters on all new washing machines. Grateful for the scientists & enviro orgs that have championed this issue to keep us safe from micro plastics.
When you have clear progressive values, prioritize the needs of people & and have an amazing team, this is what happens. I am so proud of these eleven bills that passed the
#caleg
& are on their way to Governor Newsom. Our progressive movement is just getting started.
The death of
#KennanAnderson
at the hands of the LAPD is a loss for all of California. He was an English teacher and father of a young son. He did not need to die. He needed help. We must do better as a people and demand accountability for the officers involved.
#caleg
@J_GallagherAD3
Mr. Gallagher, can I count on you & the GOP Caucus to support monetary reparations for decedents of enslaved people? I have a better idea, let's joint author the legislation and show true bi-partisan leadership on an issue critically important to Black Californians.
Big momentum today with the Senate Labor Committee’s approval of
#ab1
. Thank you to former & current legislative staff who testified in support. You voice was heard! Onward.
Disappointing News: AB1990 has just passed the Assembly floor, granting police the authority to stop and retain individuals without a warrant. This bill is now headed to the Senate floor. We must keep a close watch on this development.
#AB1990
#CivilRights
#StayInformed
As a mother, my heart is devastated by the death of another unarmed young Black man at the hands of law enforcement. How many more laws are necessary to stop the senseless death of Black sons?
#KeenanAnderson
Today I met with fast food workers fighting for the right to join a union & protect themselves from wage theft or harassment in the workplace. I’m proud to support
#ab257
by
@asmchrisholden
because all workers should be able to benefit from being part of a union.
#unionstrong
#Reparations
are about more than a monetary payment. Reparations are essential for achieving true equity & ensuring that future generations of Black Americans have access to the same opportunities as everyone else. Please read my thoughts & the work ahead:
California cannot keep its air, water and food systems safe without scientists that do this essential work. These workers deserve our respect & deserve fair & competitive wages, which is why I’m proud to author
#ab1677
.
#valuescientists
@CaEnvSci
Thank you to
@AsmLuzRivas
, Vice Chair
@SenMariaEDurazo
& the LA County legislative delegation for the trust you have given me to serve as the new Chair. Looking forward to protecting the progress we've made to lift up communities across LA County.
We’ve got
#ab1
buttons in our office if anyone wants one. Grateful for the bill’s 42 bi-partisan co-authors & the labor coalition who stands unified with
#caleg
staff. Let’s go!
As the mother of two Black sons, this is my greatest fear. This young man could have been my child. Law enforcement has the responsibility to de-escalate situations, not threaten to kill someone livestreaming in their parked car. I'm done & will be following up with LA Sheriff.
Rapper Feezy Lebron had just been sitting in his parked car in a strip mall parking lot, livestreaming on NYE, when LASD Deputy Justin Sabatine suddenly yanked open his car door and threatened to blow a hole in his chest 🧵
Today
@JonesSawyerAD59
& I represented the CA State Assembly at the White House recognizing the federal bipartisan gun violence prevention act. CA has always been a leader in ending
#gunviolence
& I am more committed than ever to build upon that work to keep all Californians safe
Tune in today at 3:00 PM when my colleagues and I kick off the new legislative session by introducing legislation allowing our hard working & dedicated staff to join a union. You can watch it here:
#caleg
#unionstrong
Unacceptable. Out of more than 3.1 million traffic stops during 2021 by 58 law enforcement agencies, including the 23 largest agencies in the state, Black people, who make up 6% of California’s population, accounted for 15% of the drivers who were pulled over.
Today, I was joined by my Assembly fellow, Kehinde Ojeikere when I introduced
#AB937
, which will provide additional support to parents working to bring their children out of the foster care system and back into a safe and healthy home environment.
@AssemblyFellows
Another death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of law enforcement. Another Black mother’s home and heart are empty tonight. We must not respond with vengeance, we must act with the clear pursuit of justice. We demand justice.
#TyreNichols
Proud to be a principal co-author of
#SB4
& to partner w/ multi-faith communities across CA that are committed to help solve the state's housing crisis. I've been working on this w/ Senator Wiener for years as an advocate & now as a Member I am confident we can get it done.
I introduced Senate Bill 4, allowing churches/religious institutions & nonprofit colleges to build 100% affordable housing on their land.
SB 4 sets the zoning & approves the housing by right, avoiding lawsuits, appeals, etc.
SB 4 is a game changer for affordable housing.
The California Reparations Taskforce has done incredible work to right a wrong that has harmed decedents of enslaved people for generations. Looking forward to reviewing the final report and taking action on this important issue.
Governor Newsom has acted on all 2024 legislation & I am proud to announce that nine of my bills have been signed into law. We took bold, progressive action to address a number of challenges facing the state this year & we are just getting started.
#caleg
With the swearing in of
@AsmTinaMcKinnor
today & Asm David Alvarez last week,
@PPActionCA
looks forward to working with
#CALeg
's newest legislators to protect & expand sexual & reproductive health care!
Still floating from this week’s bi-partisan vote for
#ab1
. It goes without saying that this bill and honestly, all legislation would not happen without our brilliant, dedicated staff. 🧵
I'm filled with a lot of emotions today. Feeling the pulse of my ancestors & the incredible sacrifices they made not knowing that one day their own would become a Member of the CA State Assembly. I hope I make them proud.
#Juneteenth
My final five bills were all approved by the State Assembly today & now head to the State Senate. These bills truly embody my values & the work my community asked me to accomplish as their Assemblymember. 🧵
Thank you
@AsmTinaMcKinnor
for meeting with
@CalNurses
& community members and for taking the CalCare Pledge! We know that single-payer guaranteed health care is the only real solution to our failing profit-driven health care system.
#CalCare
Today,
#caleg
voted to roll back strides made in transformative justice after the murder of
#GeorgeFloyd
. What will we do when the chants to roll back immigration laws or LGBTQ rights reach us? Remember: first they come for us, then they come for you. We must be better than this.
We don’t need to end Prop. 47. We don’t need
#ab1990
, which will only promote mass incarceration. We need our law enforcement partners to enforce the law, not discourage retailers from asking for help.
#caleg
The next time you are in Sacramento, stop by my office and check out the display honoring 21 Black women who have served in the California State Legislature. History lives in these incredible women.
#caleg
#willyoubenext
All Californians need a safe & inclusive place to call home. Today, The Assembly gave its final approval of my
#AB1418
, which will end predatory local laws that have unfairly increased evictions & made the housing crisis worse. Grateful for the bipartisan 75-0 vote for this bill.
This week we're reaffirming our commitment to justice and inclusion for our trans, non-binary & gender-nonconforming family by joining community advocate
@EvanMMinton
, state legislators, and the Capitol community to send a strong message:
#TransPeopleBelong
! 🏳️⚧️
As a proud CSU grad myself, I wouldn't be who I am today without the incredible faculty that helped me achieve my academic goals. I stand strong & proud with my
@CFA_United
sisters & brothers. It is time to
#raisethefloor
🚨STRIKE DAY! Thousands on historic STATE-WIDE STRIKE!
📢TELL
@thecsu
management to invest in their FACULTY & STUDENTS!
⏰Time for manageable workloads, fair pay, more mental health counselors, better parental leave, & safe campuses.
#RaisetheFloor
#SolidaritySeason
We recognize that it’s beyond time for our state scientists to have better salaries. We're concerned about their future, we value them, we support them.
#AB1677
@capsscientists
Read more at:
Thank you Speaker
@RendonAD62
for naming me Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Restorative Justice. California has been on the forefront of transformative justice reform for years. 🧵
Microplastics beware: scientists are in the Capitol today to support my
#ab1628
. If I were a betting woman, I’d put my money on science & this important bill which will help protect our water & food systems.
#caleg
Mike Bonin & Sean Arian are wonderful parents. The multi-racial communities that I represent stand with Mike, his family, and families across LA County that love & lift up the lives of Black children. 🧵
Sisters are getting it done in Sacramento! Thank you
@she_shares
for the opportunity to share my journey of public service & lift up the next generation of female leaders.
#caleg
@cawomenscaucus
Power is built from the ground up, in small circles, by talking & listening to your neighbor. Grateful for
@picocalifornia
@LA_Voice
for bringing community & faith leaders to the State Capitol to advocate for safe, affordable & inclusive housing for all families in California.
Today, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D - Inglewood) joined by 26 co-authors introduced
#AB1
, which would allow
#caleg
staff the choice to join a union and collectively bargain for wages, benefits and working conditions. More:
This is what strength and leadership looks like. So proud of these incredible leaders and our collective work to stand up for the dignity and autonomy of all women and girls in California.
#sca10
Did you know that former Assemblymember Cheryl Brown was the 13th Black woman to serve in the CA Legislature? Honored to have her visit the office today & sign her picture among the 21 Black female legislators who have served our state.
#caleg
@cablackcaucus
@CaWomensCaucus
Thank you Speaker Rendon for naming me Chair of the Select Committee on the 2028
#Olympic
&
#Paralympic
Games. As the host district for the opening & closing ceremonies, the games represent a once in a generation chance to highlight California's excellence to the world. 🧵
Rest in peace Senator Feinstein. Our state and nation are stronger, safer and more inclusive because of your service. May your family find comfort during this time.
Very successful day at the Capitol today, with five of my bills passing key policy committees including:
✅
#ab974
free birth certificates for CA born incarcerated people
✅
#ab1028
supporting survivors of domestic violence
🧵
To quote
@jlo
, "break a sweat on the floor, yeah we work on the floor". Get ready,
#caleg
floor session is gonna be 🔥 in the next few weeks. Here are my bills headed for a vote by the full State Assembly: 🧵
Thank you Speaker
@rendon63rd
and our incredible community for being part of today’s district swearing in ceremony. I feel the love and am ready to do the work necessary to build a California for everyone.
#caleg
This is why I authored
#ab1628
so we can all help reduce microplastics in our environment. The bill was approved by a key policy committee last month and now is heading to the Assembly Floor for a vote by the full State Assembly.
Research suggests that adding simple filters to your washing machine could help remove microfiber pollution from your laundry. But experts say a broader portfolio of solutions is needed to address the problem.
@KillerMike
Our work towards justice is not limited to one bill in one year. The
@CABlackCaucus
#reparations
package is a multi year effort & I hope we can work together next year to see this work through.
The California Reparations Taskforce report is now public. I encourage every Californian to read the report for yourself & work with the
@CABlackCaucus
to implement these recommendations. California’s & our nation’s future depends on it.
Action alert: This Wednesday 4/26 at 9:00 AM,
#AB1
will be heard in the Assembly Public Employment & Retirement Committee. Your voice is needed to help pass this important bill to give
#caleg
staff the choice to join a union. Please call in! (877) 692-8957, Access Code: 1315444
I’m excited to share that my first bill,
#ab1743
which will help address California’s housing and homelessness crisis was signed into law today by Governor
@gavinnewsom
. Proud to partner with the governor and legislative leaders on real solutions to the housing crisis. 🧵
Three years ago today, 26-year-old Breonna Taylor was shot six times and killed by police who forced entry into her Louisville, KY apartment. Her death sparked nationwide outrage and calls for an end to police brutality and gun violence against Black people.
#BlackLivesMatter
Dr. King taught us to speak truth and to use your power to lift those around you. Proud to stand with
@cablackcaucus
& our work to lift up voices across California.
#caleg