Press Releases

Assemblymember Rodriguez Introduces First Legislation of the Year, Protections for EMS Workers

(Sacramento, CA) - Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona) today introduced Assembly Bill 26 and Assembly Bill 27 in his first act of the 2019-2020 Legislative Session, which begins today at the State Capitol. These two pieces of legislation will clarify mental health training requirements enforced by Proposition 11 on California’s private sector EMS workforce and help provide additional safety and protection to the EMS workforce by requiring protective gear be made available to all crews.

Statement on Passage of the 2018-19 California State Budget

“I am proud to join my Assembly Democratic colleagues in sending Governor Brown a responsible budget that reflects California’s values. This budget expands the Rainy Day Fund to the largest in history, as promised. We are reinvesting in our CSU and UC students, and bringing millions in funds to assist cities in dealing with the homelessness crisis.

Rodriguez Advances Legislation Adding City of Montclair to Gold Line Board

(SACRAMENTO)-  Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (52- Pomona) today advanced Assembly Bill 2417 through the critical Assembly Local Government Committee on a unanimous 7-0 vote. This moves the legislation, which makes one alteration to the Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors, one stop closer to its final destination.