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AB 445 Becomes Law, Expanding Business Opportunities in Colusa County

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Bill 445 (AB 445) was signed into law on Thursday, October 2, by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), AB 445 will provide a critical boost to Colusa County businesses by allowing an exception to existing alcoholic beverage license limits. The law authorizes the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to issue 10 additional on-sale general licenses in Colusa County, in support of local economic growth.

AB 8 Becomes Law to Protect Public Health and Regulate the Hemp Market

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 8 (AB 8) into law. Authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), AB 8 strengthens enforcement against illegal intoxicating hemp products and integrates hemp-derived cannabinoids into California’s regulated cannabis market, protecting consumer safety and safeguarding youth.

AB 59 Becomes Law, Boosts Clean Energy for Sacramento Valley Farms

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — On Wednesday, October 1, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 59 (AB 59) into law, securing a stronger clean energy future for family farmers in the Sacramento Valley. Authored by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), AB 59 makes permanent the authority of Reclamation District 108 (RD 108) to develop hydropower.

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s AB 250 Heads to Governor Newsom’s Desk to Strengthen Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — On Wednesday, September 10, the California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 250 (AB 250), authored by Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), with a vote of 62-5. The bill, known as the Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act, now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for final consideration.

Assembly Bill 260 Clears California State Legislature, Heads to Governor Newsom’s Desk

Bill strengthens patient and provider protections as national attacks on reproductive healthcare escalate

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — On Wednesday, September 10, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s (D-Winters) Assembly Bill 260 (AB 260) passed out of the California State Legislature on an assembly concurrence vote of 61-12-7 and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.

California Legislature Passes AB 325 to Crack Down on Corporate Price Fixing, Protecting Consumers and Small Businesses

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — On Friday, September 12, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 325 (AB 325), authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), on assembly concurrence with a 54-18 vote. The bill, which modernizes California’s antitrust laws to address algorithmic price fixing, now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration.

Governor Newsom Signs AB 260 into Law, Strengthens Reproductive Healthcare Protections in California

Bill safeguards access to medication abortion, fortifies protections for patients and providers amid national attacks on reproductive rights

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — On Friday, September 26, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry’s (D-Winters) Assembly Bill 260 (AB 260) into law, enacting urgent protections to preserve access to medication abortion in California and shield patients and providers from hostile out-of-state actions.

California Legislature Sends AB 8 to the Governor to Protect Public Health, Regulate the Hemp Market

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — On Saturday, September 13, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 8 (AB 8), authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), with a 73-1-6 assembly floor vote, sending it to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature. AB 8 strengthens enforcement against illegal intoxicating hemp products and incorporates hemp-derived cannabinoids into California’s regulated cannabis market to protect consumer safety.