Press Releases

Senator Leyva Unveils "Worker Heat Safety Act"

SB 1167 Protects Indoor Workers From Heat Illness, Hazards

Thursday, February 18, 2016

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to protect workers from dangerously high temperatures within warehouses and other work locations in California, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced a bill to protect indoor workers in the same way as outdoor workers already covered by high heat standards, such as agricultural workers and landscaping workers.

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Senator Leyva Introduces "2016 Domestic Worker Bill of Rights"

SB 1015 Eliminates January 1, 2017 Sunset of Existing Law

Thursday, February 11, 2016

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) introduced SB 1015 to continue the success from AB 241 (2013) — which granted overtime protections to California’s privately hired domestic workers — by removing the 2017 sunset provision and making the law’s provisions permanent.

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Senator Leyva Introduces "Planning for Healthy Communities Act"

SB 1000 Helps Improve Health & Safety of Residents in Disadvantaged Communities

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to lessen the impact of pollution and other environmental contaminants on communities in California and the Inland Empire, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) has authored legislation requiring the development of an Environmental Justice (EJ) element for future General Plans.  State law already requires cities and counties in California to develop individual comprehensive General Plans to address seven mandated elements—land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, and safety—to the extent that the provisions are locally relevant. 

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Senator Leyva Responds to Governor's State of the State Address

Applauds Governor's Commitment to Improving Education & Infrastructure

Thursday, January 21, 2016

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) released the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State address to a joint session of the California State Legislature: 

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Senator Leyva Introduces "Justice for Victims Act"

SB 813 Eliminates Statute of Limitations for Rape in California

Monday, January 4, 2016

SACRAMENTO – On the first day of the 2016 legislative session, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced important bipartisan legislation to end the statute of limitations for rape and related crimes in California.  SB 813 seeks to ensure justice for victims and survivors of felony sexual offenses by allowing the indefinite criminal prosecution of rape, sodomy, lewd or lascivious acts, continuous sexual abuse of a child, oral copulation, and sexual penetration. 

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Senator Leyva's 1st Annual Operation Gobble Helps Inland Empire Families and Nonprofits

Event Kicks Off Holiday Season By Providing Turkeys in SD20

Monday, November 23, 2015

SACRAMENTO –Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino)—in partnership with the Fontana Water Company and Stater Bros. Markets—is excited to host her First Annual 20th State Senate District Operation Gobble on Tuesday, November 24th. 

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Senator Leyva: Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Rape

California Would Grant Rape Victims Greater Access to Justice

Monday, November 9, 2015

SACRAMENTO – In order to ensure justice for victims and survivors of felony sexual offenses, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today announced that—when the California State Senate reconvenes in early January—she will introduce legislation to end the statute of limitations for rape and related crimes.

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Senator Leyva Honored as “Legislative Champion” by Inland Empire Environmental Justice Leaders

Honored for ‘Lifelong Commitment to Justice and Community Engagement’

Monday, November 9, 2015

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) honored Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) with the 2015 “Legislative Champion” award for her dedication to working with community residents and state leaders to improve the environment and being a strong voice for the Inland Empire in Sacramento and throughout California.  

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