Sacramento, Calif – Sen. Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) introduced Senate Bill 1275 (SB 1275), a comprehensive bill designed to enhance law enforcement’s ability to combat human trafficking and the exploitation of minors. SB 1275 will address a loophole in existing California law that hinders the ability of law enforcement to effectively intervene in cases involving the solicitation of minors for prostitution.
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Sacramento, Calif. – Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) today introduced Senate Bill 1334 (SB 1334), which would close critical regulatory loopholes in recovery residences to better safeguard vulnerable individuals while better serving the communities in which recovery residences are located. SB 1334 will clarify legal definitions around recovery residences used for alcohol or drug abuse recovery, ensuring a safe living environment conducive to their recovery journey.
Sacramento, Calif. — Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) today introduced Senate Bill 1244 (SB 1244) to facilitate greater access to community college dual enrollment programs for high school students across California.
SB 1244 enhances the ability of school districts to collaborate with community colleges through College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) programs, particularly in cases where other area local community college districts may be unable or unwilling to engage in such partnerships.
Sacramento, Calif. — Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) today introduced Senate Bill 1164 (SB 1164), which will help address California’s housing shortage by creating additional incentives for the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) across the state. The bill will accelerate the construction of ADUs by exempting new ADU construction from immediate property tax assessments.
Sacramento, Calif. — In a bipartisan vote of 31 to 7, the California State Senate voted today to approve a constitutional amendment that would reform and simplify California’s recall process. Introduced by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), SCA 1, if approved by the voters at the next general election, would simplify the state-level recall ballot to present voters with a single question: “Should the official be recalled?
Sacramento, Calif. — State Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) introduced legislation yesterday to expand voter access and improve representation on the Orange County Board of Education.
Sacramento, Calif. — Yesterday, Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) introduced legislation to make the state’s scholastic “District of Choice” program a permanent feature of California’s public education system.
La Habra, Calif. — On Monday the La Habra City Council voted unanimously to approve agreements with the Coyote Village Homeowners Association and the California Department of Water Resources enabling the $8.5 million secured by Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) to be utilized for the repair of the collapsed storm channel within the Coyote Village condominium complex. Successive collapses during storms, beginning in 2019, caused a collapse and created a chasm spanning more than 500 feet, directly through the center of the complex, creating safety risks and severe financial challenges for the homeowners’ association.