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Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris Introduces Bill to Strengthen Ignition Interlock Program in California

LOS ANGELES TIMES: Who's responsible for DMV's voter registration problems? Lawmakers want answers

Excerpted from Los Angeles Times

By John Myers

California lawmakers from both major parties pushed Tuesday for a closer look at technology and security mishaps in last year’s launch of the state’s new voter registration system at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

“We have to get to the bottom of this as quickly as possible,” Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) said. “We can’t tolerate mismanagement and poor leadership.”

Assembly Health Committee Approves Calderon and Petrie-Norris Bill Aimed At Empowering Female Patients During Pelvic Exams

Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Health Committee approved Assembly Bill 1030 today with bipartisan support. AB 1030 is a measure authored by Majority Leader Ian Calderon and Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, which requires the California Medical Board and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to develop an informational pamphlet for patients undergoing a gynecological pelvic examination.

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Op-Ed: Working together to address homelessness in Orange County

By Cottie Petrie Norris

When it comes to government, I’m an outsider.  That gives me a relatively unique perspective in Sacramento, one that is more closely aligned with the people I represent than those of the politicians I work with in the Capitol.

Along with many of my constituents, addressing Orange County’s homelessness crisis is one of my top priorities.

Legislation to Assist Coastal Communities with Climate Change Passes 1st Committee

SACRAMENTO — In an effort to assist coastal communities with adaptation to climate change, the Assembly Natural Resources Committee voted 11-0 to pass Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris’ Assembly Bill 65 (AB 65) on Monday, March 25, 2019. Proposition 68, approved by California voters on June 5, 2018, authorizes $40 million to address sea-level rise; and AB 65 prioritizes projects that utilize green-natural infrastructure for coastal adaptation.

Statement from Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris on Reports of Newport-Mesa Students Saluting a Swastika

SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach), released the following statement regarding social media postings involving students who displayed anti-Semitic symbols:

“I am heartsick and disturbed seeing kids in our community engage in anti-Semitism. I find the casualness of their bigotry and hate particularly concerning. This is not normal and we can’t turn a blind eye. We must do a better job educating our kids—there is no room in our society for hate.

State Assembly Declares March 2nd Read Across America Day

March 2nd Declared Read Across America Day 

Promoting Literacy and Celebrating the Power of Reading

SACRAMENTO — Today, Thursday, February 28, 2019 Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Laguna Beach) introduced House Resolution 16 proclaiming March 2nd as Read Across America Day in California, an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. It is sponsored by the National Education Association and California Teachers Association, along with many of the country’s leading literacy and youth groups. The resolution passed the State Assembly 75-0.