Recent News in the 28th District
Fong Bill to Assist Sanctioned Community Colleges Passes Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 1199, a measure to assist community colleges facing accreditation sanctions passed the Assembly Floor.
“California's Master Plan for Higher Education commits to ensuring access to all students,” said Assemblymember Fong. “However, some of our community college campuses have faced difficulties in fulfilling this promise due to accreditation sanctions and AB 1199 will assist these campuses by providing needed financial assistance.”
Fong Legislation to Improve Election Transparency Approved by Senate Committee
Two Bill Passes Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
SACRAMENTO—Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 400, which requires every initiative, referendum, and recall petition to include a listing of the five largest contributors of $10,000 or more in support of the measure and AB 829, a measure to protect the security and integrity of elections passed the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments.
“Nearly 90 percent of Californians believe that the initiative process is controlled by special interests,” said Assemblymember Fong. “AB 400 is a common sense reform that provides greater transparency in our direct democracy system by giving voters up-to-date and accurate information about the true backers of proposed ballot measures.”
Fong Bill to Make College More Affordable for Students Passes Assembly Floor
Bill Heads to Senate
SACRAMENTO - Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 1285, legislation to expand California's financial aid program passed the Assembly Floor.
AB 1285 will increase access to our lowest income students by allowing them to use Cal Grant B money to pay for tuition and fees to the college of their choice during the crucial first year of college. Currently, first-year students that receive Cal Grant B awards are limited to purchasing books and other school supplies.
Fong Legislation to Improve Enforcement of Ethics Laws Passes Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO - Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 552, a measure to expedite the process for the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to collect unpaid fines and penalties passed the Assembly Floor with bipartisan support.
Fong Legislation to Reform the Initiative Process Passes Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO—Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 857, a measure to reform the initiative process, passed the Assembly Floor. AB 857 will ensure the sanctity of the initiative process by requiring at least 20 percent of the signatures on the initiative petition are collected by grassroots signature gatherers.
“Over the last 30 years, the initiative process has become one of the favorite tools of well financed special interest groups to shape public policy,” said Assemblymember Fong. “This bill will ensure the sanctity of the initiative process is no longer undermined by requiring that initiative measures have true grassroots support.”
Fong’s Legislation Move on the Assembly Floor
3 Bill Pass Appropriations Committee
SACRAMENTO—Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bills (AB) 857, a measure to reform the initiative process, AB 1199, a measure to assist community colleges facing accreditation sanctions, and AB 1285, which increases college students’ access to higher education, passed the Assembly Committee on Appropriations.
“I am pleased that these three measures have moved off the Appropriation’s Suspense File,” said Assemblymember Fong. “I look forward on continuing my work on these three important bills and ensuring it reaches the Governor’s Desk.”
Fong Bill to Empower Community College Students Passes Appropriations Committee
Bill Moves to Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 1358, a measure to assist California Community College students to establish and sustain a statewide student organization, passed the Assembly Committee on Appropriations.
Fong Legislation to Improve Enforcement of Ethics Laws Passes Appropriations Committee
Both Bills Move to the Assembly Floor
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 552, a measure to expedite the process for the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to collect unpaid fines and penalties and AB 1090, a measure to improve enforcement of the state's conflict of interest laws, passed the Assembly Committee on Appropriations and moves on to the Assembly Floor for a vote of the full Assembly. Both measures sponsored by the FPPC will aid the Commission's enforcement powers of state law.
Assemblymember Fong Recognizes Top High Schools in Assembly District 28
CAMPBELL—Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Campbell) recognized the top high schools located in Assembly District 28 named by U.S. News & World Report as the “Best High Schools” in California.
A total of five high schools in the 28th Assembly District ranked within the top 100 high schools in the 2013 California list. The schools include: Monta Vista High School, Lynbrook High School, Saratoga High School, Cupertino High School, and Los Gatos High School.
Fong Selects Campbell Optometric As “Small Business of the Year”
CAMPBELL—Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) has selected Campbell Optometric as the recipient of the “Small Business of the Year” award for Assembly District 28. Assemblymember Fong joined by Campbell Mayor Evan Low and Executive Director of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce Dave Perry presented Campbell Optometric owners Dr. Arthur Low, Dr. Rodney M. Lum, and Dr. Jane W. Lo with the award at their office in Campbell.
“The Small Business of the Year award was presented to the Campbell Optometric for their positive impact through their business, volunteerism and dedication to the community,” said Assemblymember Fong. “I am honored to present this prestigious award to Campbell Optometric, not only for their successful small business, but their unwavering commitment and outstanding service to the community which deserves recognition.”
Fong Legislation to Improve Election Transparency Passes Assembly Floor
Bill Moves to Senate
SACRAMENTO—Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 400, a measure to increase transparency on ballot petitions passed the Assembly Floor. AB 400 requires every initiative, referendum, and recall petition to include a listing of the five largest contributors in support of the measure.
“The initiative process has become one of the favorite tools of special interest groups to shape public policy,” said Assemblymember Fong. “It is essential that voters are informed with the most up to date and accurate information about the true backers of proposed ballot measures. This common sense reform will ensure greater transparency in our direct democracy system, while maintaining the integrity of the initiative process.”
Fong Bill to Assist Sanctioned Community Colleges Passes Committee
Two Bills Head to Appropriations Committee
SACRAMENTO— Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 1199, a measure to assist community colleges facing accreditation sanctions, passed the Assembly Committee on Higher Education with bi-partisan support.
“California's Master Plan for Higher Education commits to ensuring access to all students,” said Assemblymember Fong. “However, some of our community college campuses have faced difficulties in fulfilling this promise due to accreditation sanctions and AB 1199 will assist these campuses by providing needed financial assistance.”
Fong Legislation to Improve Enforcement of Ethics Laws Approved by Committee
Two Bills Pass Committee on Elections and Redistricting
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 552, a measure to expedite the process for the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to collect unpaid fines and penalties and AB 1090, a measure to improve enforcement of the state's conflict of interest laws passed the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting. Sponsored by the FPPC, both measures will aid the Commission's enforcement powers of state law.
“The Fair Political Practice Commission is responsible for enforcing the state's most important public ethics law, the Political Reform Act,” said Assemblymember Fong. “It is essential that the FPPC has the necessary tools to implement the law and both measures will give them this authority to uphold the intent of the Act.”
Fong Legislation to Reform the Initiative Process Passes Committee
SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 857, a measure to reform the initiative process, passed the Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting. AB 857 requires initiative and referendum measures have broad-based community support in order to qualify to appear on the ballot.
“Over the last 30 years, the initiative process has become one of the favorite tools of well financed special interest groups to shape public policy,” said Assemblymember Fong. “This bill will ensure that the intent and integrity of our direct democracy is no longer undermined by requiring that initiative measures have true grassroots support.”
Fong Interagency Council on Homelessness Passes Committee
Approved with Bi-Partisan Support
SACRAMENTO—Today, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 998 passed the Assembly Committee on Housing and Development with bi-partisan support. AB 998 creates the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) that will make California eligible to receive millions of dollars of federal money to address homelessness.
“California, with the highest homeless population in the country, will finally have the resources to coordinate efforts to help our foster youths, families and veterans find a secure and permanent home,” said Assemblymember Fong. “We need to act immediately to secure the millions of dollars of federal money that could go to helping people attain a basic necessity—a home.”
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