AB 775 - Recurring Political Contributions
AB 775 would ban political campaigns from pre-checking the recurring donation box on their websites.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022. Chapter 942, Statutes of 2022.
AB 972 - Elections: Deceptive Audio or Visual Media
Would extend until January 1, 2027, California’s current prohibition on distributing deepfakes and manipulated media of political candidates within 60 days of an election, unless labeled as manipulated.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29, 2022. Chapter 745, Statutes of 2022.
AB 1853 - Computer Science Preparing Educators Grant Program
AB 1853 would create an incentive grant program for institutions of higher education to prepare future educators to teach computer science in K-12 schools.
Held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
AB 2006 - Streamlining Oversight of Affordable Housing
AB 2006 would streamline the oversight currently done by multiple state entities by directing those entities to coordinate their compliance monitoring and eliminate duplicative work.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 28, 2022. Chapter 646, Statutes of 2022.
AB 2063 - Eliminating Affordable Housing Fees on Density Bonus Units
AB 2063 would address a barrier to affordable housing production and strengthen the state’s longstanding density bonus law by prohibiting local jurisdictions from imposing affordable housing impact fees on density bonus units.
Bill did not move out of Assembly Appropriations Committee.
AB 2181 would reorganize the governance structure of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
Held in Senate Transportation Committee as part of a compromise with VTA Board Chair Chappie Jones to jointly call for a state audit of the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA) governance structure, fiscal management, and project planning and monitoring.
AB 2259 - Foster Youth: Substance Use Disorders Grant Program
Recognizing the ongoing crisis of substance use among foster youth, AB 2259 requires the State Department of Social Services, in collaboration with the State Department of Health Care Services, to establish a grant program to serve foster youth with substance use disorders who are residing in family-based settings.
The creation of the Foster Youth Substance Use Disorder Grant was included in the 2022-23 Budget. Subsequently, the bill was held in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
AB 2307 - Beer: Duplicate Licenses
AB 2307 would increase the statutory limit of beer manufacturer duplicate and retail licenses in order to enable California’s award-winning craft breweries to better compete in a global marketplace for consumer awareness and popularity.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022. Chapter 962, Statutes of 2022.
AB 2540 - Direct Deposits of Public Assistance Payments Clean-Up
AB 2540 would clarify what voluntary tipping means in the context of non-bank accounts that qualify to receive direct deposits for government benefits. Without further clarification, consumers would lose an option and be prohibited from utilizing non-bank accounts that maintain critical consumer protections.
Bill did not move out of the Senate Banking Committee.
AB 2584 would make four good government reforms to increase efficiency and transparency in the state and local recall process. Specifically, it would address the process to initiate a recall, the review of official statements and answers, the information provided to recall petition signers regarding the potential fiscal impact of school district-related recall elections, and the timing for local recalls.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29, 2022. Chapter 791, Statutes of 2022.
AB 2608 - AB 37 Vote by Mail Clean-Up
Assemblymember Berman authored historic legislation last year that changed how we run our elections – providing that elections officials will now mail a ballot to every active registered voter in California. AB 2608 would make numerous updates and conforming changes to our elections laws in recognition of the transition to all active registered voters receiving a vote by mail ballot.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on August 22, 2022. Chapter 161, Statutes of 2022.
AB 2636 would establish a grant program to support refugees in accessing entry-level healthcare training programs and gaining employment in the healthcare workforce.
Held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
AB 2695 - Cybersecurity Workforce
AB 2695 would entrust the California State University with establishing the Cybersecurity Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships Pilot Program to address the immediate cybersecurity workforce gap. The goal of the pilot program is to increase the pipeline of students pursuing cybersecurity careers and develop the cybersecurity workforce to meet industry needs within local or regional economies.
The bill was held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. However, the creation of the Cybersecurity Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships Pilot Program was included in the 2022-23 Budget.
AB 2815 - Ballot Boxes on Higher Ed Campuses
AB 2815 would ensure each California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) student has access to a vote by mail (VBM) ballot drop box location on campus by requiring CSU campuses and requesting UC campuses to have one VBM ballot drop box location on each campus.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 26, 2022. Chapter 553, Statutes of 2022.
AB 2850 - Statewide Sexual Assault Response Team
AB 2850 would establish a statewide sexual assault response team advisory council for the purpose of promoting a prompt, multi-disciplinary, and victim-centered response to sexual assault.
Held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
AB 2881 would remove barriers that inhibit academic success and degree attainment for student parents at the community colleges, CSUs, and UCs as well as bring greater attention to their needs. Specifically, this bill would grant priority registration for student parents, establish a student parent webpage for each campus, and provide greater awareness to the California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022. Chapter 935, Statutes of 2022.
AB 2912 - Warranties: Time of Delivery
AB 2912 would require warranties to start no earlier than the date of delivery rather than the date of purchase.
This bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 22, 2022. Chapter 464, Statutes of 2022.
ACR 151 - Captain Matthew Patrick Manoukian Memorial Highway
ACR 151 would designate a specified portion of State Route 280 in the County of Santa Clara as the Captain Matthew Patrick Manoukian Memorial Highway.