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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.

RELEASE: EDD Fraud Prevention Measure Approved by California Senate

Common-Sense Legislation will Protect Taxpayer Dollars from Fraudsters

SACRAMENTO – Legislation to implement standard fraud-prevention practices at California’s Employment Development Department (EED) passed off the Senate Floor on a 39-0 vote.

RELEASE: Bill to Increase Access to Domestic Violence Services Signed Into Law

AB 689 Will Modernize Hotline Services to Include Text and Chat

SACRAMENTO – Legislation to expand access to domestic violence services, authored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, has been signed into law. AB 689 will allow for survivors of domestic violence to seek help via text and other computer-based technologies.

RELEASE: Smart Parke Honored – Small Business Spotlight

Smart Parke Honored
SACRAMENTO – Smart Parke has been selected as part of the Small Business Spotlight for August in Assembly District 74. This Laguna Woods-based small business was founded in 2020 and provides dog/cat daycare and boarding services. From the safe suite structure to the spacious, clean interior and tons of outdoor space, Smart Parke was designed with a pet’s enjoyment in mind!