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Wednesday, May 16 2012
Legislation to Jump Start Access to Capital for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Headed To Assembly Floor
Sacramento – Legislation to provide small businesses with the ability to access vital alternative sources of capital is headed towards the Assembly floor after passing out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee today with bi-partisan support.
Assembly Bill 2081, known as the California Accredited Investor Exemption Jobs Act of 2012, is…
Monday, May 14 2012
Assembly Approves Allen Bill to Enhance Cleanliness, Safety at Restaurant Playgrounds
Sacramento – The State Assembly voted 42-22 today to approve AB 1513, legislation by Assemblymember Michael Allen (D- Sonoma County) to make restaurant playground areas safer for California children. Approval by the Assembly means AB 1513 next heads to the State Senate for further consideration.
A group called Kids Play…
Monday, May 14 2012
Four Allen Bills Approved by State Assembly Today
Sacramento – The State Assembly approved four bills today by Assemblymember Michael Allen (D – Sonoma County), sending the measures to the State Senate for further consideration.
Three items were approved through the Assembly's consent calendar:
AB 1739 allows the administrator of a California veterans' home to enter into agreement…
Thursday, May 03 2012
State Assembly Approves Allen Bill to Help Farmers Transition from Conventional to Organic Practices
Sacramento – The California State Assembly voted 47-18 today to approve AB 1625, legislation by Assemblymember Michael Allen (D – Sacramento) to create a new fund to financially assist farmers with the first year of certification costs they must pay to transition from conventional farming practices to certified organic farming…
Thursday, May 03 2012
State Assembly Approves Allen Bill to Extend “Laura’s Law”
Sacramento – The State Assembly voted 65-3 today to approve AB 1569, legislation by Assemblymember Michael Allen (D – Sonoma County) extending the sunset date for California’s “Laura’s Law,” which provides counties with the option to implement court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment programs for seriously mentally ill individuals, from January 1,…
Tuesday, May 01 2012
Legislation to Jump-Start Access to Capital for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Clears First Policy Committee
Sacramento – Legislation to provide small businesses with the ability to access vital alternative sources of capital passed the Assembly Banking and Finance Committee last week with bi-partisan support. Assembly Bill 2081, authored by Assemblymember Michael Allen (D – Sonoma County) and sponsored by Small Business California, will remove the…
Friday, April 20 2012
Local Assemblymember to Host Community Forum on Sustainable Agriculture
An increased awareness of sustainable agriculture and what it means to our health, environment and economic vitality is now fueling a growing awareness of obstacles faced by those who wish to farm sustainably.
Challenges to our food system and the lack of access to healthier food for many remain key…
Monday, March 26 2012
Assemblymember Allen Recognizes Retired Veteran Teacher as "Woman of the Year" for 2012
Sacramento – Assemblymember Michael Allen today recognized Santa Rosa resident Elizabeth Basile as the 2012 “Woman of the Year” for the 7th Assembly District.
The Legislative Woman of the Year event began in March 1987 to celebrate the contributions to society by remarkable women throughout the state. This yearly event,…
Thursday, March 22 2012
California State Assembly Urges Congress To Overturn Citizens United Ruling
Sacramento – Expressing its outrage over the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, the California State Assembly voted 48-22 this morning to approve Assembly Joint Resolution 22, jointly authored by Assemblymembers Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Michael Allen (D-Sonoma County). The Assembly now joins with the growing grassroots movement pushing Congress…
Tuesday, March 20 2012
Allen Hot Air Balloon Legislation Sails Through First Legislative Committee Hearing
Sacramento – AB 1524, legislation by Assemblymember Michael Allen to eliminate a sunset on provisions regulating commercial balloon operators, was approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee March 19 by a vote of 11-0.
The balloon operators are exempt from regulation by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Current law instead requires…
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