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"Pay Kids First Act of 2015" Passes Senate Insurance Committee

SB 585 Would Collect Millions for Children & Families Owed Child Support

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) announces that the Senate Insurance Committee today passed important legislation that will substantially increase payments for past due child support claims through an insurance payment intercept program.

SB 334 Requires Testing of Drinking Water at Schools

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, critical legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will require testing of drinking water at schools in California to ensure water quality and safety passed from the Senate Education Committee with bipartisan support.

Beyond the testing requirement, SB 334 would also require school districts to notify parents, staff and students of the water quality test results. Moreover, where water issues are found, schools districts must ensure that their students have access to clean water.

Will Recognize Community Activist Ethel Gardner as 'Woman of the Year'

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

SACRAMENTO – On Friday, March 27th, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) will host the first annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit in the 20th State Senate District city of Chino.

San Bernardino Sun: In-home care workers deserve fair pay for overtime work

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Home care is a demanding job. Those who do it often are family members or trusted friends of residents who require in-home support to remain safe and healthy. They rely on In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) wages in lieu of other income in order to stay home with their loved ones.

They are, in my judgment, heroes.

Paid Family Leave--Public Service Announcement

Thursday, April 9, 2015

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