Press Releases

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

Applauds Governor’s Focus on Cleaner Transportation and Investing in Communities

Thursday, January 25, 2018

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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“College Student Right to Access Act” Passes Senate Education Committee

SB 320 Will Ensure Safe On-Campus Access to Early Medication Abortion Services

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Earlier today, the Senate Education Committee passed important legislation authored by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) that will improve the safe and reliable access to comprehensive reproductive health services for college students in California.

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Senator Leyva Introduces STAND (Stand Together Against Non-Disclosures) Act

SB 820 Would Eliminate “Curtain of Secrecy” and Protect Victims

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to protect women and others from being victimized, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced important legislation to ban secret settlements (confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements) in cases of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Isaiah’s Rock Toy Giveaway Preparation

Hundreds of Volunteers to Organize Toys for Holiday Distribution

Friday, December 15, 2017

WHO:            Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) & Hundreds of Local Volunteers

WHAT:           Isaiah’s Rock Toy Giveaway Preparation Event

WHEN:          Wednesday, December 20 from 6pm – 8pm

WHERE:        Fairplex
                      Expo Hall 9
                      1101 W. McKinley Avenue
                      Pomona, CA  91768

                      Media parking at Gate 1, Administration Lot (news vans can pull through Gate 1 to Expo Hall)

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Senator Leyva Will Introduce Scheduling Bill of Rights in January

Leyva: Proposed Legislation Will Help Workers, Families

Friday, November 3, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today issued the following statement regarding legislation that she intends to introduce in January 2018:

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Senator Leyva: Ban Secret Settlements in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases

Bill Would Protect Women, Communities From Sexual Predators

Thursday, October 19, 2017

SACRAMENTO – In light of recent public disclosure of possible sexual harassment and assaults by film producer Harvey Weinstein and building on her previous successful efforts to ensure justice for victims of rape and sexual assault, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today announced that—when the California State Senate reconvenes in early January—she will introduce legislation to ban secret settlements (confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements) in sexual assault, sexual harassment and sex discrimination cases.

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Senator Leyva: Mobilehome Bills Protect Residents, Communities

Signed Legislation Helps Working Class Families in Inland Empire and California

Monday, October 16, 2017

SACRAMENTO – As the Chair of the Select Committee on Manufactured Home / Mobilehome Communities, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) is proud to announce that Governor Jerry Brown signed three bills authored by the Senator and another that she coauthored that will improve the lives of mobilehome residents and the availability of affordable housing in California.

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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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