Press Releases

Governor Signs Senator Leyva’s Legislation Requiring Smog Checks for Big Rig Trucks

SB 210 “reinforces California’s leadership on improving air quality and public health”

Friday, September 20, 2019

SACRAMENTO – While the federal government attempts to undo California’s continued efforts and successes on air quality, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a measure today authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that establishes ‘smog check’ requirements for heavy-duty diesel trucks in California.  Current law does not require heavy-duty vehicles to have the same types of smog checks that have been required for passenger vehicles for decades.

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Leyva Bill Ensuring College Student Access to Medication Abortion Heads to Governor’s Desk

SB 24 “reaffirms the right of every college student to access abortion”

Saturday, September 14, 2019

SACRAMENTO – As access to abortion and reproductive health care is under attack in states across our country, the California State Legislature gave final approval to legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will ensure access to medication abortion services on California public university campuses for students who seek to end their pregnancy up to 10 weeks.

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Legislation Requiring Smog Checks for Big Rig Trucks Clears Final Legislative Hurdle

Senator Leyva: SB 210 prioritizes “our resolve to reduce pollution and clean the air we breathe”

Friday, September 13, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, the California State Senate approved Senate Bill 210—a measure that will establish ‘smog check’ requirements for heavy-duty diesel trucks in California—and sent this important air quality bill to the Governor for his consideration. Unlike personal vehicles, current law does not require heavy-duty vehicles to have the same types of smog checks that have been required for passenger vehicles for decades.

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Legislature Approves Leyva Bill Requiring Prompt Rape Kit Testing

SB 22 Now Heads to Governor’s Desk for Consideration

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – In a resounding show of support for survivors of rape and sexual assault, the California State Assembly passed legislation earlier today authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will require law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories to promptly analyze and test all newly collected rape kit evidence in California.

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Leyva Bill Improving Hospital Patient Safety Advances to Governor

SB 227 Supported by Coalition of Patient and Labor Advocates

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

SACRAMENTO – The California State Senate today passed important legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will protect patient safety and reinforce nurse staffing ratio requirements.  Following approval by the Legislature, Senate Bill 227 now heads to the Governor for consideration.

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Governor Newsom Signs Leyva Bill Requiring “Know Your Rights” Insurance Disclosures for Mobilehome and Condo Residents

Following Recent Destructive Wildfires, SB 508 Will Ensure Owners Promptly Receive Critical Insurance Information

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

SACRAMENTO – After earning strong bipartisan support in the Senate and Assembly, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 508 authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will require insurers to provide timely disclosures and information to mobilehome and condominium residents regarding their residential property insurance policies and their rights associated with their policy.

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Leyva Bill Improving Access to Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors and People with Disabilities Signed into Law

After Strong Bipartisan Support in Legislature, Governor Newsom Signs SB 735

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to improve accommodations for Californians with disabilities and survivors of domestic violence seeking public assistance benefits was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Leyva Bill Requiring Smog Checks for Big Rig Trucks Passes Assembly Natural Resources Committee

SB 210 “is a real win-win for Californians and the air we breathe”

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will establish ‘smog check’ requirements for heavy-duty diesel trucks in California passed from the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.  Unlike how personal passenger vehicles have done for decades, current law does not require heavy-duty trucks to undergo regular smog checks.

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