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Too many Californians are losing their lives to preventable opioid overdoses, and we need to make sure more people are prepared to respond in an emergency. That’s why I introduced AB 2150, a bill that would require workers already trained in CPR for their jobs to also complete Narcan training through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. By giving more people the tools to recognize an overdose and administer Naloxone, we can save lives when every second counts.

Fentanyl has made accidental overdoses faster and more deadly, often happening in public places where

I introduced the California Fans First Act because, frankly, it’s hard to believe we’ve allowed things to get this bad. An entire industry has been built around exploiting fans, using bots and bulk-buying tactics to scoop up tickets instantly and relist them at outrageous markups. What should be a simple purchase has turned into a rigged system where tickets are flipped for two, five, or even ten times their original price before real fans even have a chance.

Too many working families and first-time homebuyers are doing everything right, only to be outbid by Wall Street investors paying cash for homes that should be within reach for regular Californians. That’s why I introduced AB 1611, legislation to close a tax loophole that allows large corporate landlords to avoid paying taxes on massive profits while driving up home prices. As both Democrats and Republicans have acknowledged, corporate homebuying is distorting the market and making it harder for people to afford a home.

California is one of the largest economies in the world, yet every year we send about $4 billion in taxpayer dollars to out-of-state banks just to finance public projects. That is money that should be building housing, repairing roads, and investing in our communities. I am proud to introduce AB 2243 with Assemblymember Ash Kalra to explore a smarter approach that keeps more of our resources working here at home.

California’s downtowns are still struggling to recover, while our housing shortage continues to grow. That is why I am proud to introduce AB 2074, the Downtown Revitalization Act, a proposal to tackle both challenges at once by bringing new housing and good-paying jobs into the heart of our cities.

Access to dental care is essential to our health and well-being. Recent state budget decisions would cut about $311 million from Medi-Cal Dental starting in 2026, and additional payments that help dentists serve Medi-Cal patients are set to end on July 1, 2026. These changes would make it harder for families to find a dentist and get timely care, and some adults could lose access to routine dental services altogether.

This week, I introduced AB 2344, legislation to create a California Animal Abuse Registry for individuals convicted of felony animal abuse. This bill would require offenders to register with local law enforcement for 10 years, with the California Department of Justice establishing a public website by January 1, 2028. By making key information available, we can give shelters, rescues, and the public a critical tool to prevent repeat abuse and protect vulnerable animals.

Recently, I convened global leaders in nightlife, culture, tourism, and economic development to launch the first coordinated statewide effort to revitalize California’s nighttime economy.