Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation to streamline train electrification projects is headed to the Governor’s desk. AB 2503 will advance California’s climate goals by helping transit agencies electrify their fleets more rapidly. 

Assemblymember Alex Lee introduced legislation to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Filipino Americans in California. House Resolution 112, which passed the State Assembly, recognizes October 2024 as Filipino American History Month and commemorates the 437th anniversary of the first recorded arrival of Filipinos in the continental United States. 

A successful CalFresh pilot project that made healthy foods more affordable had ended in April due to the lack of funding. As a result, CalFresh recipients statewide saw a cut in their CalFresh benefits.

Anti-aging products can be harmful to children’s health, potentially damaging their sensitive skin. Even so, the skincare and beauty industry has failed to take meaningful action in preventing kids from purchasing anti-aging products. In response, Assemblymember Alex Lee is leading an effort in calling for the industry to address the issue. 

Assemblymember Alex Lee’s bill to protect California’s limited supply of single-family homes passed the Assembly Floor, and the legislation is now in the Senate.

Mega corporations are buying up swaths of single-family homes, taking homeownership opportunities from hardworking families. Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation, AB 2584, will protect California’s limited supply of single-family homes, and prevent these corporations from profiting off of the housing scarcity.

Assemblymember Alex Lee’s social housing legislation passed the Housing and Community Development Committee. The bill, which will create publicly-owned, affordable mixed-income housing, is now headed to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. 

Kids are buying anti-aging skincare with ingredients that can be harmful to their health. AB 2491 authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee will protect children and preteens from the unnecessary risks of anti-aging products. The bill is now headed to the Appropriations Committee after passing the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee on April 23, 2024. 

Assemblymember Alex Lee has introduced legislation to streamline the expansion of green public transportation infrastructure. AB 2503 would enable transit agencies to more rapidly electrify their fleets, improve rail service and cut emissions. The bill passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee on April 8, 2024.

Assemblymember Alex Lee recognized Molleen Barnes as Assembly District 24’s Woman of the Year. She is currently the Sunol Glen Unified School District Superintendent and Principal.