3.30.23 Could Carbon Removal Be California's Next Big Boom Industry?
Excerpted from KQED
By Laura Klivans
Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, a Democrat from Irvine, said California could become a hub for this kind of work.
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3.29.23 California Assembly Judiciary Committee Passes ANCA-Backed Resolution Condemning Artsakh Blockade
Excerpted from the Oragark
Assemblymember Chris Holden was joined by Assemblymembers Laura Friedman, Wendy Carillo, Lisa Calderon, Megan Dahle, Mike Gipson, Mike Fong, Tom Lackey, Cottie Petrie-Norris, Eloise Gomez Reyes, Luz Rivas, and Blanca Rubio as co-authors on AJR 1.
3.27.23 Sacramento Snapshot: Bill expanding contraceptive access gets early bipartisan support
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.
3.22.23 AB 1182: Energy Incentives
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.
Bill to Expand Access to Contraceptives Passes First Policy Committee
AB 90 will help reduce unintended pregnancies
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, legislation to increase access to contraception passed the California State Assembly Health Committee on a unanimous, bi-partisan vote.
3.22.23 California Assemblymembers Introduce Legislation to Repeal Board of Equalization
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).
3.20.23 Sacramento Snapshot: The effort to extend transitional housing projects' environmental exemptions
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.
3.13.23 Legislature again considers greater protections for domestic workers
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.
3.13.22 Three inspiring Orange County leaders honored as Women of the Year
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.