Devon Mathis – California Globe

Bill to Double Fines Of Protestors Blocking Freeway Traffic Introduced In Assembly

February 17, 2024 7:45 amFebruary 17, 2024 8:17 am

A new bill that would double the penalties for protestors who block traffic on freeways in California was introduced to the Assembly on Thursday following a series of large-scale protests blocking highways in recent years. Assembly Bill 2742, authored by...

‘Outdated Terminology’ Bills Come Into Effect

January 2, 2024 1:11 pm

Two bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom last year that aimed to replace words and phrases now considered outdated went into effect on Monday, changing the language of many state laws and official terminology henceforth. One bill that went into...

Democrat and GOP Candidates Join 33rd Assembly District Race Following Asm. Devon Mathis Announcing his Last Term

December 2, 2023 2:38 amDecember 4, 2023 6:26 am

The race for the 33rd Assembly District, which covers much of the lower central Central Valley, heated up this week with both prominent Republicans and Democrats joining in the race for the highly contested seat. The 33rd district race has...

Bill To Erect Memorial to Blind Veterans in State Capitol Signed By Gov. Newsom

October 6, 2023 2:51 amOctober 6, 2023 2:52 am

A bill to erect a memorial to blind veterans inside the State Capitol in Sacramento was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this week. Assembly Bill 298, authored by Assemblyman Devon Mathis (R-Visalia), specifically states that the bill...

CA Bill To Allow Binational Students In Mexico Receive In-State Tuition Progresses

February 6, 2023 7:46 pmFebruary 6, 2023 7:46 pm

A bill that would set up a pilot program to allow students who live in Mexico to attend Community College in San Diego County and Imperial County at in-state costs awaited to be heard in the Assembly Higher Education Committee...