Assemblymember Lisa Calderon Shares Legislative Update As Bills Move Through The Legislature

SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D-Whitter) is pleased to announce that seven of her bills are currently on the Assembly Floor, while several others are now in the Senate.

"This session, my legislative bill package is built around issues that are top of mind for many Californians: insurance reform, food security, disaster preparedness, workers' rights, clean water, and an affordable, energy future," stated Assemblymember Calderon.

The following bills have advanced to the Senate

• AB 1559 - Aerial Imaging Transparency: this bill requires insurers to notify homeowners that aerial images may be taken of their property, and insurers are to provide instructions on how to request or receive the aerial images. This bill also prohibits insurers from basing decisions to cancel, non-renew, and request an in-person inspection on aerial images older than 180 days.

  • Link to my most recent press release HERE.

• AB 2043 - Drone Task Force: this bill requires the Office of Emergency Services to develop a statewide strategy that protects mass gatherings, critical infrastructure, or other soft targets from attacks by unmanned aircraft systems.

  • Link to my most recent press release HERE.

The following bills are on the Assembly Floor:

• AB 1554 - Improved Reporting of Disaster Data: this bill requires the California Earthquake Authority to provide its annual report of the earthquake insurance market to the Assembly and Senate Insurance Committee, and to make the report available on their website.

• AB 1680 - The Make it FAIR Act: this bill strengthens consumer protections, works to reflect the current market status, and reinforces existing law to approve, revoke, or require modifications to the FAIR Plan. Also, it ensures that the FAIR Plan adopts examination recommendations within agreed timeframes.

  • Link to my most recent press release HERE.

• AB 1940 - Employment Protection for People Experiencing Menopause: this bill requires the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to include perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause under the definition of "sex" to strengthen workplace protections and protect workers from discrimination or harassment.

  • Link to my most recent press release HERE.

• AB 2048 - Improving Trade Relations with Ireland: this bill would require the Governor to establish the California-Ireland commission as an advisory body to the governor and legislature that consists of specified appointed members based on availability and resources to advance bilateral trade and investment between California and Ireland.

• AB 2215 - Extending State Water Project Permits: this bill extends the Department of Water Resources' timeline to develop State Water Project permits to 2046, protecting water reliability and affordability for 27 million Californians.

• AB 2299 - The CARET Act: this bill establishes a state funded food benefits program known as the California Antihunger Response and Employment Training Act (CARET) to assist Californians who have lost CalFresh benefits until they are able to meet requirements, receive a waiver, or regain CalFresh Benefits.
• AB 2647 - Assessing Advanced Nuclear Reactors: this bill directs the California Energy Commission to complete a comprehensive assessment of advanced nuclear technologies. The assessment examines cost, reliability, safety, and environmental impact.

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