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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Allison Olson, professional advocate, California Republican Women Federated, got right to the heart of the matter as she addressed Lake County Republican Women, Federated, or LCRWF, at the group’s Feb. 14 luncheon meeting.
With great energy, Olson expressed the need for Republicans and all Californians to become aware of what happens in Sacramento.
Special interest groups thrive on knowing the public is apathetic and uninformed. She challenged all to become informed. Calling in and writing letters counts, and just 30 comments on social media can make a difference. Also, don't underestimate what happens in committee. Many good bills die there.
Olson, with understanding of how the legislature works and thorough knowledge of her subject, gave a review of recent activity in Sacramento as follows:
AB 403 Passed! After 6 years, Assemblywoman Melendez (R-Elsinore) finally got her Legislative Whistleblower Protection Bill passed through the Senate. It only took Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement to give it the urgency it deserved for so long. Assemblywoman Melendez addressed our members at our Advocacy Conference in 2013, stating the need for this bill way back then. AB 403, will protect legislative members and staff from retribution if they report employee or lawmaker misconduct that violates state law or the legislative “code of conduct”. This time around it passed out of the Senate 38-0, and with two current Democrat Senators facing sexual harassment allegations, it’s no surprise. The question we must ask the Democratic Party’s legislative majority, and all Californians, is why did it take so long?
AB 1745 (Ting, D): Assemblyman Ting wants to ban all gas-powered, internal combustion vehicles by 2040. That's right, Assemblyman Ting wants to ban your car. The havoc this would cause on our economy alone is enough to kill it. This is so short-sighted and a huge government overreach.
AB 1756 (Brough, R): Do you hate the gas tax as much as we do? Assemblyman Brough is trying to repeal SB 1 through legislative channels, while efforts to repeal SB 1 through the ballot box continue as well. Though we don't expect this bill to make it through, it is important to support AB 1756. Poll after poll have made it clear that Californians do not support the gas tax.
AB 1886 (Fong, R): Speaking of the Gas Tax, did you know it was unnecessary? Assemblyman Fong introduced legislation last session that would have fully funded transportation infrastructure repairs and new roads without raising Californians' taxes. That bill failed, but he is trying again, especially in the wake of how unpopular SB 1 truly is. AB 1886 would allocate $5.6 billion in transportation funding for new roads, repairs, and traffic congestion without raising our taxes! The revenue is already there, the funding already exists. Democrats would rather raise our taxes and fees than use our transportation funding mechanism for just that- transportation funds.
SB 827 (Wiener, D): California has a housing crisis, and there have been many ideas and suggestions as to how to fix it. Assemblyman Wiener is from the San Francisco Bay Area, and his bill would allow for higher, denser, transportation village housing. SB 827 would allow housing buildings near public transportation to be taller, denser, and allow for more dwellings. Sounds like quality living!
SB 834 (Jackson, D)/AB 1775 (Mullin, D): These two bills essentially do the same thing, but they are working different avenues. Both are an affront to President Trump's energy plan, and they seek to stonewall any oil drilling off our coasts. Both bills ban new construction on pipelines, piers, or wharfs in any state coastal waters. This would effectively halt the President's efforts to drill off our coasts.
In closing, Olson emphasized the importance of following what is happening in the legislature and of talking with others about what is happening to our state. What each individual does is very important.
Also, speaking to the members, Lani Urquiza, President of Lake County Republican Central Committee, reminded all of the their meeting.
LCRWF President Stephanie Codling reported on the inaugural Ronald Reagan Day reception and dinner at 6 p.m., March 10, at the Riviera Hill Restaurant, 10200 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville. Judge Stephen Bailey, Ret., Republican candidate for attorney general, will be guest speaker with introduction by Jim McCully, North West Vice Regional Chair and CRP State Board member. The event is being hosted by Lake County Republican Women, Federated and Lake County Republican Central Committee.
As no tickets will be sold at the door, it is important to make reservations now. To purchase tickets please contact Lani Urquiza,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-349-5457.
Leona Butts is vice president and publicity chair for Lake County Republican Women, Federated.
With great energy, Olson expressed the need for Republicans and all Californians to become aware of what happens in Sacramento.
Special interest groups thrive on knowing the public is apathetic and uninformed. She challenged all to become informed. Calling in and writing letters counts, and just 30 comments on social media can make a difference. Also, don't underestimate what happens in committee. Many good bills die there.
Olson, with understanding of how the legislature works and thorough knowledge of her subject, gave a review of recent activity in Sacramento as follows:
AB 403 Passed! After 6 years, Assemblywoman Melendez (R-Elsinore) finally got her Legislative Whistleblower Protection Bill passed through the Senate. It only took Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement to give it the urgency it deserved for so long. Assemblywoman Melendez addressed our members at our Advocacy Conference in 2013, stating the need for this bill way back then. AB 403, will protect legislative members and staff from retribution if they report employee or lawmaker misconduct that violates state law or the legislative “code of conduct”. This time around it passed out of the Senate 38-0, and with two current Democrat Senators facing sexual harassment allegations, it’s no surprise. The question we must ask the Democratic Party’s legislative majority, and all Californians, is why did it take so long?
AB 1745 (Ting, D): Assemblyman Ting wants to ban all gas-powered, internal combustion vehicles by 2040. That's right, Assemblyman Ting wants to ban your car. The havoc this would cause on our economy alone is enough to kill it. This is so short-sighted and a huge government overreach.
AB 1756 (Brough, R): Do you hate the gas tax as much as we do? Assemblyman Brough is trying to repeal SB 1 through legislative channels, while efforts to repeal SB 1 through the ballot box continue as well. Though we don't expect this bill to make it through, it is important to support AB 1756. Poll after poll have made it clear that Californians do not support the gas tax.
AB 1886 (Fong, R): Speaking of the Gas Tax, did you know it was unnecessary? Assemblyman Fong introduced legislation last session that would have fully funded transportation infrastructure repairs and new roads without raising Californians' taxes. That bill failed, but he is trying again, especially in the wake of how unpopular SB 1 truly is. AB 1886 would allocate $5.6 billion in transportation funding for new roads, repairs, and traffic congestion without raising our taxes! The revenue is already there, the funding already exists. Democrats would rather raise our taxes and fees than use our transportation funding mechanism for just that- transportation funds.
SB 827 (Wiener, D): California has a housing crisis, and there have been many ideas and suggestions as to how to fix it. Assemblyman Wiener is from the San Francisco Bay Area, and his bill would allow for higher, denser, transportation village housing. SB 827 would allow housing buildings near public transportation to be taller, denser, and allow for more dwellings. Sounds like quality living!
SB 834 (Jackson, D)/AB 1775 (Mullin, D): These two bills essentially do the same thing, but they are working different avenues. Both are an affront to President Trump's energy plan, and they seek to stonewall any oil drilling off our coasts. Both bills ban new construction on pipelines, piers, or wharfs in any state coastal waters. This would effectively halt the President's efforts to drill off our coasts.
In closing, Olson emphasized the importance of following what is happening in the legislature and of talking with others about what is happening to our state. What each individual does is very important.
Also, speaking to the members, Lani Urquiza, President of Lake County Republican Central Committee, reminded all of the their meeting.
LCRWF President Stephanie Codling reported on the inaugural Ronald Reagan Day reception and dinner at 6 p.m., March 10, at the Riviera Hill Restaurant, 10200 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville. Judge Stephen Bailey, Ret., Republican candidate for attorney general, will be guest speaker with introduction by Jim McCully, North West Vice Regional Chair and CRP State Board member. The event is being hosted by Lake County Republican Women, Federated and Lake County Republican Central Committee.
As no tickets will be sold at the door, it is important to make reservations now. To purchase tickets please contact Lani Urquiza,
Leona Butts is vice president and publicity chair for Lake County Republican Women, Federated.
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