Assemblymember Low Introduces Legislation to Lower the Voting Age to 17
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), introduced an amendment to the state constitution today that would lower the voting age from 18 to 17 in California.
Assemblymember Low Introduces Legislation to Make Election Day a Holiday
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley) has re-introduced a bill to make Election Day a holiday in California. Assembly Bill 177 would establish a state holiday on the first Tuesday in November of each statewide or national election year.
California LGBT Legislative Caucus Elects Senator Scott Wiener to Serve as Chair, Assemblymember Todd Gloria Elected to Serve as Vice Chair
SACRAMENTO—Today, the California Legislative Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Caucus unanimously elected Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) to serve as Chair and Assemblymember Todd Gloria (D-San Diego) to serve as Vice Chair.
Bill to Restrict Gun Possession for People at Risk of Harming Themselves or Others Signed by Governor
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Evan Low’s (D-Silicon Valley) legislation to restrict firearm possession among people admitted under multiple 5150 holds, an involuntary psychiatric hold for individuals at risk of harming themselves or others, was signed by the Governor today.