At its April 8 meeting, the Lafayette City Council will discuss a letter expressing concern over homeowners and fire insurance non-renewals. If approved, it would authorize the mayor to send…
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan (D-Orinda) has introduced 21 bills this 2024 legislative session. As the newly appointed Chair of the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s…
Bauer-Kahan’s bill in AB 2930 would prohibit bias in Automated Decision Tools (ADTs). The bill seeks to eliminate bias in AI-decision making. Sacramento, CA – Today, Chair of the California…
WALNUT CREEK, CA, – After 32 years as the Animal Rescue Foundation, one of Contra Costa County’s longest-serving animal rescue and adoption nonprofits got a new name and makeover today.…
AB 2236 (Bauer-Kahan) and SB 1053 (Blakespear) will eliminate plastic bags in grocery stores by 2026 Sacramento, CA — Today, Assemblymember Bauer Kahan, Senator Allen, and Senator Blakespear announced Assembly…
Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan introduced Assembly Bill 2054 to address the concerning trend of commissioners at the Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the Energy Commission (CEC) moving…
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to assist consumers struggling with increased energy costs, Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) today introduced legislation that would call for the repeal of the California…
SACRAMENTO – With the support of Governor Gavin Newsom and persistence from the state legislature, California has passed AB 363 authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, which bans over the counter…
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom has signed Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan’s bill, AB 618, which will increase access to California’s public parks and beaches by promoting responsible reservation practices for campsites.…
Governor Newsom signed nine reproductive freedom bills which provides protections for abortion care, health care workforce, and protecting patient information. Here is what was released locally by Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan…
Sacramento, CA – The State of California Board of State and Community Corrections announced that the San Ramon Police Department would receive $5,616,613 in grant funding to fight organized retail…
Sacramento, CA – AB 352 authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan has passed the its final policy committee, Senate Health with a vote of 10 to 0. AB 352 is a…
At the final deadline to move legislation to the second house, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan has successfully passed 19 bills ranging from abortion rights to water protection to the State Senate. Sacramento,…
AB 1042 gives the Department of Pesticide Regulation the authority to regulate pesticides used to treat seeds, fixing glaring gap in DPR’s current jurisdiction. AB 363 will require the department…
AB 460 increases the authority of the Water Control Resources Board to stop illegal water uses Sacramento, CA – AB 460 authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) passed off the…
Sacramento CA – Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan’s (D-Orinda) AB 254 has passed the Assembly floor with bipartisan support. The bill ensures the privacy and security of individuals’ information when they opt to…
AB 331 will enact precedent setting regulations on Automated Decision Tools (ADTs) Sacramento, CA –Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan’s (D-Orinda) landmark bill paving the way for regulations on automated decision tools (ADTs)…
AB 1042 gives the Department of Pesticide Regulation the authority to regulate pesticides used to treat seeds, fixing glaring gap in DPR’s current oversight. Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer…
Oakland, CA – The East Bay Regional Park District and the Regional Parks Foundation recognized State Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan with the 2022 Radke Championing Advocacy Award at a ceremony at…
Sacramento, CA –Chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan has introduced AB 618, which will increase access to California’s public parks and beaches by…
Sacramento, CA – Today Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Chair of the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee introduced legislation to address the ongoing emergency of the drought and water management by…
AB 301 will restrict the use of tactical body armor without necessity Sacramento, CA – Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) introduced AB 301 which bans the use of body armor in…
Sacramento, CA — In the final days of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Miles Hall Lifeline and Suicide Prevention Act, Assembly Bill 988.…
On Wednesday, even after scaling back a zero-bail bill, it could not muster the votes needed to pass out of the State Assembly. The bill would have reformed the states…
Assembly Bill 2374 by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) passed the Senate and was sent to Governor Gavin Newsom for his consideration. AB 2374 strengthens fines against those caught illegally dumping garbage…