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Sacramento, CA – A resolution that expresses the will of the legislature in PG&E’s bankruptcy passed on the California State Senate Floor with a 38-1 vote. The resolution, ACR 78 authored by Assemblymember Chris Holden who chairs the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, is now chaptered by the Secretary of State. The resolution unanimously cleared the Assembly Floor earlier this year with bipartisan support.

Sacramento, CA – While most advocates must wait until September or October for their proposals to be signed into law, efforts to help people with developmental disabilities have turned into early victories thanks to legislative and budget proposals by Assemblymember Chris Holden. The impacts of these victories will result in $400 million for developmental disability service providers, $3 million for speech-language pathologist training, and better standards for music therapy.

Governor Newsom Signs Wildfire Legislation

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Chris Holden’s legislation, Assembly Bill 1054, which protects ratepayers and increases accountability for investor owned utilities, was signed into law today.

“This package offers a durable solution to the problems arising from utility-caused wildfires in California,” said Assemblymember Holden.  “The incredible devastation catastrophic wildfires have inflicted on the lives of Californians, the cost to customers and the impact on solvency of the providers of power to all of us is the reason why this legislation is crucial.”