Representing the 31st District
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Monday, July 16 2012
Small Businesses Can Cut Duplicate Paperwork with New LawCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that allows business owners to fill out one simple application to become a state-certified small business, eliminating the cost of filing duplicate documents with local officials. Assembly Bill 1783 will benefit the 3.5 million small businesses in California and reduce the workload of city and county staff who won't have to recertify small businesses already approved by the state. The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014. Read…
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Friday, July 13 2012
Governor Signs Perea Bill Benefiting Small Business OwnersSACRAMENTO- Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) announced Governor Jerry Brown signed his bill that will benefit the 3.5 million small businesses in California. AB 1783-One Stop Small Business Certification will let business owners fill out one simple application to become a state-certified small business, eliminating the cost of having to fill out the redundant documents with local officials. "Our small businesses are responsible for a huge part of our economy and this law will give…
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Thursday, June 28 2012
New Law to Bring Costly Cancer Treatments Within Reach for California Patients Approved in Senate Health CommitteeSACRAMENTO- Twenty states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to ensure cancer patients have affordable access to chemotherapy. The Access to Cancer Treatment Act, which would add California to that list, was approved in the Senate Health Committee late Wednesday. AB 1000-Access to Cancer Treatment Act, was introduced by Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) and would increase access to life saving chemotherapy by requiring health plans and insurers to cover oral medication for…
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Friday, June 15 2012
Assemblymember Perea resolution honoring Sikh American Appreciation Month approved
SACRAMENTO – On Friday the Senate approved a resolution introduced by Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) designating November 2012 as California's Sikh Americans Awareness and Appreciation Month.
In May the Assembly honored several members of the Sikh Council of Central California, including elected officials and business owners, for their significant contributions to our community.
"Our Sikh neighbors represent an integral part of our economy in California and the Central Valley," Assemblymember Perea said. "I appreciate…
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Friday, June 15 2012
Assemblymember Perea Comments on Passage of State BudgetSACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) made the following statement after the Assembly and Senate voted Friday to send a balanced budget to Governor Brown: “As we continue to battle with a sluggish economy, there are no easy cuts left to make. This budget closes the $20 billion structural deficit California was facing 18 months ago and includes some major cuts to important programs. It spares our most vulnerable citizens from drastic cuts to…
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Wednesday, June 13 2012
Senate Budget Committee Follows Assembly Budget LeadFunding for Veterans’ Homes Now Rests with the Governor SACRAMENTO- Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) announced Wednesday the Senate Budget Committee followed the Assembly’s lead yesterday by approving $10.6 million be allocated to begin partial opening of the Fresno and Redding Veterans Homes. “The Legislature is sending a clear message to the Governor that our veterans are a priority,” Assemblymember Perea said. “This fight is not over yet. Today’s caravan to the Fresno Veterans’ Home…
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Tuesday, June 12 2012
Bill to Keep Foster Children Safe from Registered Sex Offenders Approved in Senate CommitteeSACRAMENTO- A proposed bill that would update current laws to prevent registered sex offenders from living, working or volunteering in state-licensed facilities like daycares and foster homes was approved in the Senate Human Services Committee Tuesday. “It was eye opening to learn that current state law does not make it clear that it is against the law for a registered sex offender to be at a state-licensed facility where children are cared for,” Assemblymember Perea…
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Monday, June 11 2012
Assemblymember Perea Honors Owners of Popular Fresno Food Truck in Sacramento MondaySACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) will honor the husband and wife team who run one of Fresno’s most popular food trucks in Sacramento on Monday as part of California Small Business Day. Chefs Dustin & Kristin Stewart of Dusty Buns Bistro Bus were selected for the honor by Assemblymember Perea for their entrepreneurial spirit and drive to create incredible, locally-grown, organic food. “Dustin and Kristin have built a huge following in the Central…
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Thursday, May 31 2012
Bill Seeking Water Quality Improvements for Small Towns Approved on Assembly FloorSACRAMENTO - A bill to help communities gain access to clean drinking water was approved on the Assembly floor Thursday. Assembly Bill 2238-Regional Water Solutions was introduced by Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) and would encourage studies on the consolidation of water systems in small towns to be utilized by the Department of Public Health (CDPH) as a way to improve access to clean and affordable water and wastewater services. "People living in small towns…
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Thursday, May 31 2012
Editorial: Equalization board needs to go on the recordThe California Board of Equalization is a bit like a court, as it adjudicates taxpayer disputes that can involve millions and tens of millions of dollars. In fact, the board's members are politicians who have been termed out of the Legislature or are seeking higher office. And unlike actual courts, the five-member board has fallen in the habit of failing to explain its reasoning in published opinions for all to see. Assembly Revenue and Taxation…
Perea Legislation Will Hold Delinquent Taxpayers Accountable
(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Henry T. Perea (D-Fresno) has introduced Assembly Bill 1424 which, if signed into law, will provide the Franchise Tax Board more tools that it needs to collect funds from delinquent taxpayers. Every year, the State Franchise Tax Board puts together a list of the Top 250 taxpayers with state income tax liens who owe more than $100,000. Those currently on the Top 250 list owe a combined $180 million to the state. "The people on this list all owe the state $100,000 or more and they continue to buy their vacation homes and expensive cars," Assemblymember Perea said. "If the debtors on the Top 250 List all paid what they owe today, the state could use those funds to restore Adult Day Health Care and provide services to the 31,000 Senior Citizens in our state." Here's more from Assemblymember Perea in this Assembly Access video.
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