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RELEASE: Substance Abuse Recovery Patient Protection Bill Passed by the Legislature
AB 1158 Puts Patients Before Profits
SACRAMENTO – After one scheme out of Orange County ran up $60 million in fake charges before investigators at the California Department of Insurance stopped it, both houses of the California Legislature have passed legislation authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris to protect patients recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. AB 1158 requires minimum insurance coverages for substance use treatment centers and recovery residences. The coverage will require them to live up to higher standards that protect patients from abuse or injury.
09.10.21 California lawmakers send governor sweeping legislation to change unemployment system
Excerpted from LA Times
By Patrick McGreevy
Alarmed by more than a year of dysfunction and fraud in California’s unemployment benefits system, state lawmakers have sent the governor a raft of bills aimed at fixing the agency that stumbled in helping those left jobless by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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09.10.21 California Laws Don’t Prevent Minors from Marrying Adults
Excerpted from the California Health Report
By Claudia Boyd-Barrett
RELEASE: Gun Safety Legislation Passed by the Legislature
Bill to Protect Californians from Ghost Guns Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO – After a year of increased gun violence, the California State Legislature has approved legislation that closes a dangerous loophole in California’s gun safety laws. AB 1057, authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, will allow for the seizure of ghost guns when an emergency Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) or Domestic Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) is served. The Governor has until October 10, 2021 to sign or veto bills.
RELEASE: Bill to Cut Unnecessary Green Tape Awaits Signature
Legislation to Protect California Coast from Sea-Level Rise Advances
SACRAMENTO - Legislation to cut unnecessary green tape and increase sea-level rise mitigation initiatives along the California coast heads to the Governor’s desk for signature after passing on the Assembly floor on a 63-0 vote.
RELEASE: Laguna Cafe and Grill Recognized — Local Restaurant Spotlight
SACRAMENTO – Laguna Cafe and Grill has been honored as the Local Restaurant Spotlight for August for Assembly District 74. This Laguna Woods-based restaurant is known for its all-American style cuisine and breakfast.
RELEASE: Legislation to Increase Marine Life Restoration Projects Moves Forward
AB 63 Will Help Mitigate Coastal Climate Change
SACRAMENTO – Legislation to expand opportunities for marine life restoration projects passed off the Senate floor on a 39-0 vote and now heads back to the Assembly for a final vote. Authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, AB 63 will update the Marine Managed Areas Improvement Act (MMAIA) to increase opportunities for vital marine life restoration projects in classified marine conservation areas.