Tag: california state assembly
Deal promises Rivas Assembly Speaker post
After five months of backroom jockeying and another six-hour meeting behind closed doors, California Assembly Democrats agreed Nov. 10 to a lengthy transition that...
Caballero makes progressive Hall of Shame
Democratic state Assemblywoman Anna Caballero—a state Senate candidate this year—faced criticism last week after a California-based progressive advocacy group announced her inclusion in a...
Alejo’s immigrant license bill gains broad support
The California Legislature on Thursday passed a bill by Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, which would allow any immigrant to apply for a driver’s license. AB 60 passed out of the State Senate with a vote of 28-8 and was approved by the State Assembly with a vote of 55-19.
Legislation introduced capping severance pay for superintendents
Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) today introduced Assembly Bill 280, which places a three-month cap on the severance pay of a school district superintendent. Currently, when a superintendent’s contract of employment is terminated, he or she is eligible for a severance pay of up to 18 times their monthly salary, which can potentially be very costly.
Assembly votes to restore bus funds for schools
The California Assembly voted today to restore $243 million in school bus funding to California public schools. The bill, SB 81, had a final vote of 60 - 5. Gilroy's Assemblyman Luis Alejo voted in favor of the bill, according to a news release.
