Assembly Business and Professions Committee

Cat Declawing Ban Bill Passes Assembly

May 3, 2025 2:55 amMay 3, 2025 2:56 am

A bill to ban the act of declawing cats, except in a few exceptions, passed the Assembly with a 72-0 unanimous vote. Originally a bill aimed at the declawing of all animals, opposition by the American Kennel Club of America...

Cat Declawing Ban Legislation Passes Assembly Committee

April 10, 2025 6:58 amApril 10, 2025 6:58 am

A bill that would ban the act of declawing cats, except in a few exceptions, gained momentum this week following it’s passage in the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. Assembly Bill 867, authored by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-San Jose), would...

State Building Light Pollution Control Bill Gains Traction in Legislature

April 26, 2022 4:46 pmApril 26, 2022 3:47 pm

A bill to cut nighttime electricity use from state buildings in an attempt to reduce light pollution continued to gain traction this week following Committee vote wins earlier in April. Assembly Bill 2382, authored by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-Palo Alto),...

Bill Would Allow Certified Midwifes to Perform Abortions Without Doctors

August 4, 2020 5:19 pm

On Friday, the Assembly Business and Professions Committee will hear a bill that would allowed certified nurse-midwifes to perform abortions without doctor supervision. Certified nurse-midwives close to getting expanded rights and duties Senate Bill 1237, authored by Senator Bill Dodd...