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(SACRAMENTO, CA) — This week the California State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 8 (AB 8) with a strong bipartisan vote of 73-1-5, authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), which strengthens enforcement against intoxicating hemp products and creates a unified regulatory framework for legal hemp and cannabis. The bill goes to the State Senate for consideration.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — The California State Assembly recently passed Assembly Bill 280 with bipartisan support, authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), advancing critical reforms to improve the accuracy of health plan provider directories. The bill heads to the State Senate for consideration.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — The California State Assembly has passed AB 260, authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), with bipartisan support. The bill reaffirms California’s commitment to protecting reproductive healthcare, particularly access to medication abortion, amid growing national attacks on reproductive rights and as other states roll back reproductive healthcare access.

“AB 260 is about ensuring Californians have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies without fear or interference from political agendas,” said Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. “It safeguards providers, strengthens access through telehealth, and ensures mifepristone—a safe, FDA-approved medication for over 20 years—remains legal and available throughout California, especially for those in rural and underserved areas.”

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) presented Assembly Joint Resolution 6 (AJR 6) on the assembly floor today, calling on congress and the president to preserve federal funding for school meal programs. The resolution passed with unanimous bipartisan support.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) will co-chair the newly formed Select Committee on Increasing Child Care Affordability, with Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove). Convened by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), this select committee will focus on expanding access to affordable care for children ages 0-3—California’s most underserved age group—as part of the California State Assembly’s broader effort to address the high cost of living.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — In a major step toward safeguarding the heritage of California Native American Tribes, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) announced today that Assembly Bill 52 will move forward as a two-year bill. AB 52 is designed to strengthen and clarify tribal consultation processes under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry proudly celebrates Gloria Partida as Assembly District Four’s 2025 Woman of the Year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community.