Press Releases

Leyva Charter School Accountability and Transparency Bill Passes Senate

SB 126 Ensures Publicly Funded Schools Comply With Good Government Laws

Thursday, February 21, 2019

SACRAMENTO – With strong bipartisan support, the California State Senate today passed important legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) and Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) that will require charter school governing boards to comply with the same accountability and transparency laws that traditional school district governing boards already follow.

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Senator Leyva: We Must Improve Disabled Veterans’ Access To Service Dogs

SB 312 Helps Disabled Veterans Readjust to Civilian Life and Stay Safe

Friday, February 15, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) introduced legislation establishing a service animal assistance program providing support to disabled veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with the cost of acquiring and training service dogs.

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Senator Leyva: Community College Students Need Financial Aid to Cover True Cost of Attendance

SB 291 will improve college access and student graduation rates

Thursday, February 14, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced legislation establishing the California Community College Student Financial Aid Program that would base financial aid on not only the cost of tuition, but rather on the total cost of attendance—including the cost of housing, transportation, and textbooks.

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Senator Leyva Responds to Governor Newsom’s State of the State Address

Applauds Governor’s Focus on Quality Schools and Clean Water

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the statement below following Governor Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address to a joint session of the California State Legislature earlier today:

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Senator Leyva Reintroduces Legislation Improving Hospital Patient Safety

SB 227 Ensures Hospitals Follow Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Regulations

Thursday, February 7, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) reintroduced legislation that will protect patient safety and reinforce nurse staffing ratio requirements in California.

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Senator Leyva Introduces Legislation to Require Smog Checks for Big Rig Trucks

SB 210 will significantly reduce mobile air pollution and levels the playing field for California-based trucks

Monday, February 4, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced legislation establishing ‘smog check’ requirements for heavy-duty diesel trucks in California. 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 cars for decades.

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Women’s Caucus Releases Statement on Governor’s Proposed Budget

Thursday, January 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino), Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus and Assemblywoman Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Vice Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 budget proposal:

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Senator Leyva: Ban Use of Political Funds to Fight Harassment and Discrimination Claims

Legislation Seeks to Prevent Future Confusion Related to Proper Use of Funds

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – In order to clarify the appropriate use of political funds to pay for legal expenses, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced legislation to prohibit legal defense funds and campaign funds from being used to pay for or reimburse a candidate or elected official for legal fees associated with violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act, including sexual harassment.

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