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California Bill Creating Annual Bruce Lee Day Heads to Governor’s Desk with Unanimous Support

The proposal would designate May 17 as an annual day of recognition, honoring the San Francisco-born icon’s legacy and his lasting impact on California’s Chinese American community and culture.

SACRAMENTO, CA— Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D–San Francisco) AB 2455, which creates an annual statewide Bruce Lee Day, passed off of the Senate Floor with a unanimous vote of 38-0 and now heads to the Governor’s Desk for a signature.

New California Bill Would Help Abused Animals Reach Safe Homes Faster

AB 2344 would streamline the process for animals rescued from abuse cases to leave shelters and enter permanent homes.

LOS ANGELES — Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), animal welfare advocates and law enforcement officials gathered outside a Los Angeles animal shelter Monday to urge support for AB 2344, the Rehome Abused Animals Act, legislation designed to help abused animals move more quickly from overcrowded shelters into safe, permanent homes.

More California Employees Would be Trained to Prevent Overdose Deaths Under New California Bill

The proposal would require any employees who are required to maintain CPR-certification for their jobs to also take a mandatory Narcan training video to increase the overdose intervention rates for laypeople.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), announced AB 2150, which will require staff that require CPR-certification for their occupations to also take a mandatory Narcan training course provided by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.

New California Bill to Strengthen Opioid Overdose Prevention Training for Employees

The proposal would require any employees who are required to maintain CPR-certification for their jobs to also take a mandatory Narcan training video to increase the overdose intervention rates for laypeople.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), announced AB 2150, which will require staff that require CPR-certification for their occupations to also take a mandatory Narcan training course provided by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.

New California Bill Honors Chinese American Icon by Creating Annual Bruce Lee Day

The proposal would designate May 17 as an annual day of recognition, honoring the San Francisco-born icon’s legacy and his lasting impact on California’s Chinese American community and culture.

SAN FRANCISCO — Today Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) was joined by Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee’s daughter and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation) and various Asian cultural leaders and organizations to celebrate Bruce Lee Day in San Francisco.

San Francisco Legislator Convenes Local Artists and Independent Venues to Fight Against Ticket Resale Abuse

Assemblymember Haney’s AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, restores fairness to the concert and live event ticket market and supports live music venues and touring artists by capping out-of-control ticket resale prices to 10% above face value.

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D- San Francisco) was joined by Bay Area artists, musicians, and independent venue owners outside the Castro Theatre to show support for AB 1720, the California Fans First Act.

San Francisco Legislator Introduces Bill to Protect Clean and Sober Housing for Californians in Recovery

Assemblymember Haney’s AB 1556 will empower housing providers to keep voluntary shelters drug-free for residents exiting homelessness and in recovery.

SAN FRANCISCO — Surrounded by local leaders, service providers, and recovery advocates, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) announced legislation today that would strengthen and protect drug-free recovery housing across California while ensuring people who relapse stay connected to housing and services.

California Bill Will End Tax Breaks for Wall Street Landlords

AB 1611 would end a tax break used by large landlords who buy and rent out single-family homes, curbing the growing threat of corporations competing with first-time family homebuyers.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, California Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) announced legislation to end a tax break that helps Wall Street landlords buying up homes that should be within reach for working families and first-time buyers.

California Strengthens Ties with Nigeria Through Landmark Lagos Sister-State Partnership

New sister-state relationship reflects deep diaspora connections and expanding economic opportunity between California and Lagos, Nigeria

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, the California State Assembly approved ACR 129 by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), which will formally establish a sister-state relationship between California and Lagos State, Nigeria.