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Governor Newsom Signs Assemblymember Arambula’s Bill, AB 559; the New Law Will Ensure Diverse Representation on the San Joaquin River Parkway Conservancy Board

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 16, signed Assembly Bill 559, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno). The legislation will bring more diverse community representation to the governing board of the San Joaquin River Conservancy.

The new law will go into effect January 1, 2022.

Assemblymember Arambula Lauds State’s 2021-22 Budget that Includes Full Scope Medi-Cal for Undocumented Adults 50 Years of Age and Older; $15 Million for the San Joaquin River Conservancy; and $1 million for Reedley College

FRESNO, CA – Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) describes the new State Budget as a historic, transformative fiscal plan that – as California emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic – provides substantial investment in a broad range of services and programs to significantly improve the lives of Californians and sets a solid direction into the future.

Assemblymember Arambula’s Bill 263 Passes Through Assembly; Seeks to Ensure Public Health Safety Measures for Detainees and Workers in Private Detention Centers

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assembly Bill 263, the Health Oversight and Leadership in Detention Act authored by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), passed off the Assembly Floor. The bill passed with bipartisan support, obtaining more than the 54 votes required for an urgency measure. AB 263 focuses on ensuring public health and worker safety in private detention facilities and has garnered support from public health and community-based organizations.