Food as Medicine Initiative Launches at State Capitol
New bill would force courts to clear cannabis convictions faster
California would set new deadlines to dismiss and seal many cannabis convictions under a bill introduced Wednesday aimed at redressing anti-drug laws that disproportionately targeted communities of color.
Assemblymember Bonta Introduces AB 1706 to Bring Overdue Relief to Californians with Cannabis Records
Today, Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 1706, which will resolve implementation gaps in California’s cannabis record sealing law. Assemblymember Bonta is championing legislation that will ensure Californians receive the record relief to which they are entitled under the law, given the delay in timely implementation.
Assemblymember Mia Bonta Launched “It Takes a Village Act” with GRACE, End Child Poverty California, and the Cradle to Career Coalition
Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), along with cosponsors GRACE, End Child Poverty California, and the Cradle to Career Coalition, virtually launched the It Takes a Village Act bill and budget proposal earlier today.
Look West: Meet the Newest Members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus
Look West! Meet the Newest Members of the Assembly Democratic Caucus