Tag: Steven Bradford
Bill to Create New Reparations Agency Passes Senate In Divisive Vote
A bill to create a new state agency, the California American Freedman Affairs Agency, to assist Californians with any approved reparations programs, passed in the Senate on Tuesday in a split 30-7 vote, with 3 abstentions. Senate Bill 1403, authored...
Reparations Bills Have A Mixed Reception From Lawmakers As Many Are Held Back Over Cost
Multiple reparations bills based on the California Reparations Task Force’s final report were held back in the Senate and Assembly on Thursday over concerns of cost amidst California’s $73 billion budget deficit. For several years, one of the major issues...
Sen. Steven Bradford Announces 2026 Run For Lieutenant Governor
Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) announced on Monday that he will be running for the Lieutenant Governorship in 2026, becoming only the second major candidate to launch a bid for that position following state Treasurer Fiona Ma. A graduate of CSU...
Bill to Create New Reparations Agency Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
A bill to create a new state agency, the California American Freedman Affairs Agency, to assist Californians with any approved reparations programs, passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday in an 8-1 vote, with 2 abstentions. Senate Bill 1403,...
Bill to Limit Police Issuing Tickets for ‘Low-Level Violations’ Fails to Pass
A bill to limit law enforcement officers from issuing tickets for “low-level violations,” such as expired plates or having a light out, was moved to the inactive file shortly before the final Assembly vote on Thursday, leaving the bills chances...
Bill To Halt Employers From Asking Applicants About Prior Marijuana Use Passes Assembly
A bill that would make it illegal for employers to ask job applicants about prior marijuana use passed the Assembly this week, moving the bill to a final Senate vote before going to the Governor’s desk. Senate Bill 700, authored...