Assemblymembers Kalra and McKinnor, Senator Cortese, Pen Letter to Governor Newsom in Support of State Workers, SEIU Local 1000
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assembly Labor & Employment Committee Chair, Ash Kalra (D-San José), Assembly Public Employment & Retirement Committee Chair, Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), and Senate Labor, Public Employment & Retirement Committee Chair, Dave Cortese (D-San José), sent a letter urging Governor Newsom to reach a fair contract agreement with SEIU Local 1000 that re
Assemblymember Kalra Announces Opposition to SB 770
SACRAMENTO – With SB 770 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) advancing to the Assembly and scheduled to be heard in Assembly Health Committee tomorrow, Tuesday, June 27th, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) releases the following statement announcing his opposition to the bill:
Assemblymember Kalra and Sponsors Release Statement on AB 919, Stable Homes Act
SACRAMENTO – In response to the Assembly Committee on Judiciary holding AB 919, the Stable Homes Act, Assemblymember Kalra (D-San Jose) and bill sponsors reiterate significance of this policy and commit to moving it forward:
Assemblymember Kalra's Bill to End Poverty Tows Advances to Appropriations Committee
SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, AB 1082, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), passed the Assembly Transportation Committee. AB 1082 will eliminate the authority to tow or immobilize a vehicle for five or more unpaid parking citations and increase the number of unpaid tickets that prevent people from renewing their vehicle registration from one to six.
Assemblymember Kalra Appointed to Chair Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers
SACRAMENTO – On Wednesday, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) was appointed Chair of the new Assembly Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers by Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood).
“I am honored to serve as Chair to the Assembly’s new Select Committee on the Future of Work and Workers and thank Speaker Rendon for this leadership opportunity.
Assemblymember Kalra Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Unnecessary Uses of Bench Warrants and Prevent Debtor’s Prison
AB 1266 will end an antiquated policy that disproportionately affects low-income Californians
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), with bill sponsor, Debt Free Justice California (DFJC), introduced AB 1266, to eliminate the use of bench warrants for minor infractions.
Assemblymember Kalra Introduces the Stable Homes Act
AB 919 will help keep families in their homes and preserve affordable housing
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) introduced AB 919, the Stable Homes Act, to give tenants, local public agencies, and mission-driven nonprofits a first opportunity to purchase or match an offer on rental housing properties when owners choose to put them up for sale.