STATEMENT: Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris on Hearing Fentanyl Bills
SACRAMENTO -- Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine), released the following statement today:
Press Releases
"One Pill Can Kill" Awareness Campaign and Legislation to address Fentanyl Crisis
SACRAMENTO -- Today, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) held a press conference to discuss their legislative priorities to address the fentanyl crisis and announce the statewide rollout of the DEA’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign.
Bill to Reduce Barriers to Abortion Care Passes First Policy Committee
AB 571 Removes Abortion Exceptionalism from Malpractice Insurance
SACRAMENTO – In the months following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, accessibility to abortion and reproductive care remains a significant challenge for many patients. Since the Dobbs decision, Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California said, “One in three women has lost access to abortion. Patients, including children and survivors of sexual violence, have been forced to cross state lines to receive reproductive care.
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.
Three Inspiring Orange County Leaders Honored as Women of the Year
IRVINE- Marking Women’s History Month, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris has named Jennifer Friend (Costa Mesa), Dr. Shaista Malik (Irvine) and Dr. Samar Aziz (Tustin) as the 2023 Women of the Year Honorees.
Fire and Forestry Spending Oversight Bill Introduced
AB 788 — Historic Investments Must Deliver Historic Results
SACRAMENTO — In order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively toward reducing the main drivers of wildfires and improve the resilience of increasingly vulnerable communities, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris has introduced Assembly Bill 788. As devastating wildfires have ravaged the Golden State, California has appropriated $2.7 billion* for wildfire and forest resilience.
The Unlikely Cyclist Honored as Local Business Spotlight
COSTA MESA- The Unlikely Cyclist has been honored by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris as the Local Business Spotlight for February. It is a woman-owned, local bike shop, focused on women.
Who Let the Debt Out? Addressing CA’s Vet Shortage
Bill to Create Veterinary Public Interest Debt Relief Program Introduced
SACRAMENTO — To mitigate the crisis-level shortage of veterinarians in California that is acutely affecting access to care for the most vulnerable companion animals, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris introduced AB 1237, the “California Public Interest Veterinary Debt Relief Act.” AB 1237 is co-sponsored by San Diego Humane Society and San Francisco SPCA.
Statement from Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris on Governor’s Proposed Budget
SACRAMENTO—Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris, Chair of the Accountability & Administrative Review Committee, released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-2024 State Budget:
Cottie Petrie-Norris Takes Oath as Assemblymember for 73rd District
SACRAMENTO – Today, December 5, 2022, Cottie Petrie-Norris was sworn in as the Assemblymember for the 73rd Assembly District, representing the cities of Irvine, Costa Mesa and Tustin.