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Assemblymember Chris Holden Introduces Lead Testing Bill for TK-12 Schools

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced, AB 249, School-site Lead Testing, which requires water utilities to test water faucets and fixtures in Transitional Kindergarten (TK)-12 schools for lead concentrations greater than five parts per a billion (5 ppb) over the next five years and replace fixtures that test above the standard.

Assemblymember Holden Announces Solution to Ghost Networks

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced AB 236, legislation that would put an end to “ghost networks” and rampant provider inaccuracies by reinforcing current policy with accuracy guidelines, benchmark goals, and effective enforcement methods.

Assemblymember Holden Welcomes Punjab Delegation to California

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden welcomed the delegation from Punjab, Pakistan in celebration of ACR 104  Punjab, Pakistan: sister state relationship. The delegation will be recognized on the California State Assembly Floor on Monday, January 9th.

Assemblymember Holden Introduces Bill to Bridge the Digital Divide

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden introduced AB 41, The Digital Equity in Video Franchising Act of 2023. AB 41 builds on the progress of AB 2748, introduced in 2022 to help bridge the digital divide and address accessibility, quality, and affordability.