Press Releases

Leyva Bill Helping Low Income Californians Access Critical Services Signed into Law

After Earning Strong Bipartisan Support in Legislature, Governor Signs SB 575

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to protect the health and wellbeing of low income Californians was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.

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Leyva Bill Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking Signed by Governor

SB 597 Earned Strong Bipartisan Support in Both Senate and Assembly

Monday, October 9, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown signed an important bill authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) and sponsored by California Secretary of State Alex Padilla that will protect victims of human trafficking in California.

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Governor Jerry Brown Signs Leyva Bill Protecting ‘Sextortion’ Victims

SB 500 Protects Minors, Young Women, Others From Sexual Extortion

Thursday, October 5, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown today signed important legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will criminalize sexual extortion (“sextortion”) and provide law enforcement with an important tool to fight this serious crime.

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Governor Signs Leyva Bill to Save Lives of Patients in Urgent Need of Blood

SB 406 Ensures Blood Transport Vehicles Make Timely Blood Deliveries

Monday, October 2, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) to ensure that patients’ lives are not put at risk due to the delayed delivery of blood.

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Senator Leyva Hosts Successful Young Men’s Leadership Conference

Speakers Included San Bernardino Co. Superintendent of Schools, Pomona Mayor

Friday, September 29, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Attended by over 200 students, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) hosted the second annual Young Men’s Leadership Conference in the 20th State Senate District city of Fontana today from 7:30am – 2pm.

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Governor Signs Leyva ‘Student Voices’ Bill

SB 468 Ensures Student Board Members Given Timely Access to Materials, Briefings

Monday, September 25, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Following strong bipartisan support in the Legislature, Governor Jerry Brown today signed a bill authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will improve the ability of student representatives on school boards in California to promptly review materials and better participate in board discussions.

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Leyva Lead-Free Drinking Water Bill Signed Into Law

SB 427 Builds Upon Previous Clean Water Legislation Authored by Senator Leyva

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

SACRAMENTO – After earning bipartisan support in both the Senate and Assembly, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 427 authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will further ensure the safety of drinking water in California.

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Senator Leyva Issues Statement on DACA Decision

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) issued the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this morning the Trump Administration’s decision to end the DACA program:

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