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McCarty and Gonzalez Bill for Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Signed by Governor

Closes existing loophole for local elected officials

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Today, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1661, a bill jointly authored by Assemblymembers Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) which requires local elected officials to take a mandatory sexual harassment prevention training and education course within the first six months of taking office or commencing employment, and every two years thereafter.

Governor Signs Concussion Management Measure into Law

Bill Will Protect Youth Athletes

(SACRAMENTO, CA)- Today, Assemblymember McCarty (D-Sacramento) announced the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2007, which will require youth sports participants to undergo the same safety protocols as high school athletes in order to protect them from injury.

Legislation to Establish the Lower American River Conservancy Signed by the Governor

(SACRAMENTO, CA) –Today, Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and Assemblymember Ken Cooley (D-Rancho Cordova) announced the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1716, which establishes the Lower American River Conservancy Program with the goal of enhancing and protecting the natural habitat and water conveyance of the American river.

Bill Protecting Medi-Pot Manufacturers Passes Key Committee

(Sacramento, CA) – AB 2679, which will establish key standards for medical cannabis manufacturers and help implement the landmark Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA), today passed the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee with a vote of 8-0.

Assemblymember McCarty’s Statement on Funding for Capitol Corridor

(SACRAMENTO, CA) –Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) released the following statement today regarding funding for the Capitol Corridor announced by California Transportation Agency in their 2016 Transit and Intercity Capital Program (TIRCP) grants.