Assemblymember Alex Lee Responds To Veto of The Social Housing Act With Bill Sponsor
Following the veto of AB 309, Assemblymember Alex Lee and the bill’s sponsor have issued the following statements:
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The Social Housing Act Heads To Governor’s Desk
AB 309, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, is off to the Governor’s desk after passing in the Assembly.
Assemblymember Alex Lee Recognizes Latino Heritage Month Honorees
In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, Assemblymember Alex Lee honored Latino community leaders alongside co-host Alameda County District 2 Supervisor Elisa Márquez.
6 Bills Head to Senate Floor
Following a hearing by the Senate Appropriations Committee, six of Assemblymember Alex Lee’s legislation are headed to the Senate Floor.
“I’m proud to see that our bills are progressing through the legislature,” Lee said. “These bills will bring meaningful impacts to California’s housing development, traffic safety, environmental justice and beyond.”
The Social Housing Act Advances To the Senate Floor
AB 309, a bill to establish social housing in California authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Sept. 1, 2023 and is now headed to the Senate Floor.
Assemblymember Alex Lee secures additional $1 million for Fremont’s multi-use community center at Central Park
Assemblymember Alex Lee has secured $1 million from this fiscal year’s state budget for Fremont’s multi-use community center at Central Park, which will be a state-of-the-art facility with spaces for community events and programs, alongside health and wellness activities.
Legislation to reduce light pollution progresses to Senate Committee on Appropriations
A bill to mitigate excess light pollution is advancing through the legislature. AB 38 would reduce night lighting, or Artificial Light at Night (ALAN), in state buildings to protect wildlife, human health and reduce energy consumption.
Bill To Improve Road Safety Heads To Senate Committee on Appropriations
A bill to improve pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety is making its way to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. AB 413, authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, was voted 13-2 in the Senate Committee on Transportation earlier this month.
Bill to Establish Social Housing Passes Senate Committee on Governance and Finance
AB 309, a bill to establish social housing in California authored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, passed out of the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance by a vote of 5-2 and is now headed to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
Assemblymember Alex Lee Celebrates Pride Month in Downtown San Jose
On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Assemblymember Alex Lee, the first bisexual state legislator in California ever elected, celebrated Pride Month with Berryessa Union School District Board Member Jaria Jaug and San José City Councilmember Omar Torres to recognize eight individuals and organizations: