Press Releases

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill,  Juvenile Custodial Interrogations bill  which prohibits the use of statements made by youth (25 years of age or younger) as evidence in criminal or juvenile court proceedings if they were made during interrogations where law enforcement used threats, physical harm, deception, or psychologically manipulative tactics.

Sacramento, CA –Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill, Carbon Intensity of Construction and Building Materials Act, a measure which would require the State to develop a framework for measuring and then reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the construction of new buildings, including those for residential uses, Assembly Bill 2446, passed the Assembly Committee on Natural Res

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill to require transit agencies to provide free youth transit passes to youth 25 years or younger, Assembly Bill 1919, passed the Assembly Committee on Transportation with unanimous, bi-partisan support.

Pasadena (CA) – Assemblymember Chris Holden and the California Legislative Black Caucus announced the availability of applications for African-American Leaders of tomorrow (AALT) conference – a four-day residential summer program from July 20 – 23, 2022, for high school freshmen and sophomores on the campus of California State University Dominquez Hills (CSUDH).

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill AB 2723 - Animals: microchips: theft passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee.

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill AB 1720 - Care facilities: criminal background checks passed the Assembly Human Services Committee with 7-0, unanimous, bi-partisan support.

Sacramento, CA – As part of an annual recognition of Women’s History Month in the State Capitol, Assemblymember Chris Holden announces the City of Pasadena’s Director of Public Health and Health Officer, Dr. Ying Ying Goh as the 41st Assembly District’s Woman of the Year. 

Sacramento, CA – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom presented the State of the State for 2022. Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) issued the following statement:

Sacramento, CA – Today, Assembly Member Holden is proud to welcome Domonique Jones as his new Legislative Director. Domonique brings extensive Senate, Assembly, California Legislative Black Caucus, and budget experience to the position.  Prior to joining Holden’s staff, she served as Legislative Director for Assembly Member Grayson. 

Sacramento, CA – This week, Pasadena resident, Raymond Ealy was recognized by Assemblymember Chris Holden and the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) as the 41st Assembly District’s Unsung Heroes for his positive impact in the community.