Press Releases

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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Senator Leyva Reintroduces Legislation Ensuring College Access to Medication Abortion

SB 24 Would Remove Barriers to Abortion Care for College Students

Monday, December 3, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) reintroduced important legislation that will ensure access to medication abortion services on California public university campuses for students who seek to terminate their pregnancy during the first ten weeks. 

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Senator Leyva: California Must Test All New Rape Kits

SB 22 Ensures Justice for Survivors and Helps Put Rapists Behind Bars

Monday, December 3, 2018

SACRAMENTO – On the first day of the 2019-2020 legislative session, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) reintroduced legislation requiring that law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories promptly analyze and test all newly collected rape kit evidence in California.

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Senator Leyva Will Reintroduce Rape Kit Testing Legislation Next Session

Sunday, September 30, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the following statement after Governor Jerry Brown vetoed SB 1449:

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