Press Releases

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

SACRAMENTO - The Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment endorsed legislation today that would provide the victims of any violent crime time to recover without fear of losing their jobs. AB 2992, authored by Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. (D-San Diego), will also expand unpaid leave to the immediate family members of homicide victims.

 

Thursday, May 14, 2020

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. (D-San Diego) who serves as chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Public Safety, issued the following statement in response to the Governor's May Budget Revise:

 

Thursday, May 7, 2020

SACRAMENTO - On the Legislature's second day back after recessing for the COVID crisis, two bills authored by Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. (D-San Diego) received the endorsement of Assembly policy committees.

ACA 5 (Opportunity for All)

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Repeal of Prop 209 will open up contracting and hiring for minorities and women

Friday, February 21, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. (D-San Diego) and State Senator Bradford (D-Gardena) announced legislation aimed at supporting employment stability for survivors of violent crime and employees who have lost loved ones.

"AB 2992 will create a safe haven for survivors who need time to recover from traumatic crimes without the risk of losing their job," said Assemblymember Shirley Weber. "With this bill, California would expand protections for all victims of violent crime and help ensure victims keep their jobs so they can focus on recovery and safety.”

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

AB 392 Speaking at a press availability after Assemby Floor vote

CA Assembly Passes Police Use of Force Legislation

Thursday, May 23, 2019

 

Police Use of Force Bill Moves to Critical Floor Vote

Garners endorsement of Governor, Senate and Assembly Leaders