Assemblymember Holden’s College Athlete Civil Rights Act of 2019 passed its first policy committee on a unanimous vote. The legislation, Assembly Bill 1573, would give college athletes more tools and protection to address the challenges or abuses they may face on campus. The bill also allows schools to create a degree completion fund. ... read more »

Assemblymember Chris Holden and President of the Tournament Laura Farber Sacramento, CA – As part of an annual celebration of Women’s History Month in the State Capitol, ... read more »

Assemblymember Chris Holden reintroduced legislation that requires operators of idle and abandoned oil and gas wells to report hydrocarbon emissions found during the well plugging process. ... read more »

Assemblymember Chris Holden Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced AB 533  which incentivizes participation in water efficiency and storm water runoff improvement programs. “Water conservation shouldn’t be taxed,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. ... read more »

Assembly Bill 2370 expands lead testing in drinking water within California’s child care centers. ... read more »

The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Shirley N. Weber (AD 79) as the incoming Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus.   ... read more »

The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Shirley N. Weber (AD 79) as the incoming Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus. Assemblymember Weber has been a champion for education and civil rights.  This year, Dr. Weber authored two Caucus priority bills Assembly Bill 2635 regarding properly funding underperforming students, and Assembly Bill 931 which seeks to improve public safety through changing law enforcement’s use of force policies. ... read more »

This past week, on the California State Assembly Floor, Assemblymember Chris Holden recognized Gerald Freeny for his confirmation as the first African American president of the Pasadena Tournament of  Roses Board of Directors. Freeny will provide leadership for the 130th Rose Parade on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. ... read more »

Assemblymember Holden authored a similar bill that would have created a statewide pilot transportation pass program but was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown citing a lack of data ... read more »

According to a press release from Gov. Jerry Brown, Lumpkin previously worked for Southern California Edison in several senior positions. After leaving Edison, she worked as a consultant who represented "major corporations and diverse communities." ... read more »

Assemblyman Chris Holden announced Assembly Bill 2747: the College Athletes Civil Rights Act of 2018, a groundbreaking measure that would provide student-athletes at NCAA mandated schools in the state of California the right to organize and earn money from commercial sponsorships on Wednesday (March 28). ... read more »

Assemblymember Chris Holden today announced the availability of applications for the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Frederick M. Roberts Scholarship for graduating high school seniors. ... read more »

Los Angeles Unified School District officials are asking thousands of service workers to help them avert a strike, one that members of the Service Employees union Local 99 began voting on this week. ... read more »

The State of Black California – 10 Years Later gives insight to the areas that Black Californians have progressed and the shines light on the areas where there is work to be done to eliminate disparities. ... read more »

Assemblymember Holden’s Introduces Legislation to Help Protect Children from Lead Poisoning ... read more »