Excerpted from the Orange County Register
By Kaitlyn Schallhorn
Under the bill spearheaded by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, D-Irvine, Family PACT would provide coverage for long-acting reversible contraceptives, like IUDs, during inpatient visits.
Excerpted from the California Globe
By Chris Micheli
Assembly Bill 1182 by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Los Angeles) was amended to have the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to also pursue federal energy incentives. AB 1182 would add and repeal Article 10.5 (Section 12100.115) to Chapter 1.6 of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, legislation to increase access to contraception passed the California State Assembly Health Committee on a unanimous, bi-partisan vote.
Excerpted from the Sierra Sun Times
The Board of Equalization (BOE) would be dissolved under a constitutional amendment introduced by Assemblymembers Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), and Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine).
Excerpted from the Orange County Register
By Kaitlyn Schallhorn
California already has some of the strongest laws in the nation protecting abortion rights, but the California Legislative Women’s Caucus unveiled a package that builds on ensuring access to reproductive health care. Included in the package are two bills from Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, D-Irvine.
Excerpted from the Orange County Register
By: Kaitlyn Schallhorn
Sen. Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana, is championing a Senate resolution proclaiming solidarity with the people of Iran and condemning the violence against them. Sens. Dave Min and Newman, along with Assemblymembers Phillip Chen, Cottie Petrie-Norris and Sharon Quirk-Silva are other Orange County legislators who have signed on as co-authors.
Excerpted from the Orange County Breeze
Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris hosted her 5th annual Women of the Year event on Thursday, March 9, 2023. It is an annual recognition ceremony where community members are invited to celebrate the extraordinary leadership and contributions of three incredible women, one from each city the Assemblywoman represents in the 73rd District.
Excerpted from the LA Times
By Vanessa Arredondo and Grace Toohey
AB 571 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) would require medical malpractice insurance to cover sexual and reproductive health, which she said is necessary to keep some clinics open and able to provide abortion access.
Excerpted from the UCI Health
In a celebratory event on March 9, in Irvine, Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris honored Malik for her commitment to community service, innovative integrative healthcare, research and education of future healthcare professionals.