AB 3 Would Mirror Existing Laws for Purchasing Handguns
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D- Oakland) announced legislation Thursday to raise the age to purchase long guns such as rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21.
“California already wisely mandates that someone be at least 21 years of age to purchase a handgun,” said Assemblymember Bonta. “It’s time to extend that common-sense law to long guns in order to enhance public safety.”
(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced AB 2220, which will expand scholarship and academic protections to thousands of college athletes across California.
In 2012, the State Legislature made strides in protecting our college athletes by passing the Student Athlete Bill of Rights. The current law however, only protects college athletes at five universities in California.
AB 3001 paves the way to swap out fossil fuels with clean energy to heat California’s homes and businesses
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D- Oakland) introduced AB 3001 today to build on California’s leadership in combating climate change by growing the marketplace for clean, renewable heating systems. While California has made great strides in reducing the carbon footprint of its electricity supply, most homes and businesses still rely on natural gas – a fossil fuel – for space and water heating.
(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced AB 1871, which would require charter schools to provide each needy student with one nutritionally adequate meal each school day.
“Hungry students cannot learn effectively,” said Bonta. “School meals are essential to supporting the academic achievement and well-being of students, particularly low-income students who may not otherwise have adequate access to nutritious meals.”
AB 1927 Allows People Fearing Suicide to Voluntarily Suspend Gun Purchasing Ability
(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) introduced AB 1927, which will allow people fearing suicide to voluntarily and confidentially submit their own names to California’s background check system to prevent themselves from purchasing a gun.
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) issued the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed Budget for 2018-19:
“Governor Brown’s 2018-2019 budget proposal is what we have come to expect from his steady hand: A balanced spending plan that keeps our state on safe and secure ground while wisely investing in our future.
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) has introduced AB 1793 which creates a simpler and expedited pathway for Californians to turn the page and make a fresh start by having certain criminal convictions for cannabis-related offenses removed or reduced fr
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) has introduced AB 1793 which creates a simpler and expedited pathway for Californians to turn the page and make a fresh start by having certain criminal convictions for cannabis-related offenses removed or reduced fr
