(Sacramento, CA) — Assemblymember Jessica Caloza announced a slate of legislative and budget victories, including bills advancing to the Governor’s Desk for consideration, alongside critical investments secured in the state budget. Together, these wins deliver practical solutions to make California more affordable, accountable, and accessible for working families and historically underserved communities across Assembly District 52 and throughout the state.
“Californians deserve a government that delivers real results and takes on the everyday challenges faced by working families,” said Assemblymember Jessica Caloza. “We're fighting for more affordable homes, protecting patients and students, opening doors for women in the trades, standing up for small businesses, and demanding accountability at every level of government. This is what putting people first looks like, and we’re just getting started.”
Signed by the Governor:
- AB 672: Strong Community Land Trusts Act — Our communities deserve affordable homes, not more barriers to keeping them affordable. This bill extends property tax relief for Community Land Trusts so they can build and preserve more affordable homes for low-income families.
- AB 1637: Just What the Doctor Ordered Act — Patients deserve to know their medical records are accurate and their care is protected. This bill keeps physicians responsible for the integrity of medical records and prevents unauthorized changes that could affect diagnoses, treatment, and patient care.
- AB 1650: Slam the Brakes on ICE Act — Our families deserve to feel safe in their communities and know who is enforcing the law. This bill increases transparency and accountability by requiring privately rented or leased enforcement vehicles to be clearly identifiable.
- AB 1980: Empowering Women in Construction — Women deserve a fair shot at good-paying jobs in the building trades. This bill makes the ERiCA Grant Program permanent, expanding pathways, training, and support for women in construction.
- AB 2050: HOA Rainy Day Fund — Families shouldn’t be blindsided by massive, unexpected HOA costs. This bill gives HOAs a responsible path to build reserves over time, while helping homeowners avoid unexpected costs.
- AB 2272: Prompt Payments for Subcontractors — Small businesses deserve to get paid on time and know when their money is coming. This bill strengthens California’s Prompt Payment Act by giving subcontractors and suppliers greater visibility into payment status, helping small businesses manage cash flow, pay their workers, and keep their doors open.
- AB 2422: Protecting College Students from Financial Aid Delays — Students shouldn’t pay the price for financial aid delays beyond their control. This bill protects students from late fees, transcript holds, or being stopped from classes when financial aid is delayed, helping keep them on track toward their degrees.
Investing in Assembly District 52:
- $13.7 million for Rio de Los Angeles State Park’s Bowtie Project, helping transform a former industrial site into a vibrant, community-centered open space.
- $3 million for the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) High Road Workforce Initiative, expanding workforce development and pathways to good-paying jobs.
- $20 million to support language access in California courts, helping ensure every Californian can navigate the justice system regardless of the language they speak.
- $3 million to support sexual assault and domestic violence forensic examinations, strengthening critical services and support for survivors.
- $2 million for the Los Angeles Labor Federation, supporting emergency response efforts in East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights.
- $1 million to support the acquisition of open space for Flat Top Park in Northeast Los Angeles.
- $1 million for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to support the acquisition of the Elephant Hill parcel and protecting open green space in the community.
Delivering Results Across California:
- $300 million to backfill health care premiums, helping protect coverage and keep health care within reach for working families.
- $900 million for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grants, supporting communities in their efforts to prevent and address homelessness.
- 25,000 new childcare slots, expanding access to care for California families and helping parents stay in the workforce.
- Restored funding for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), protecting essential care for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Hundreds of millions of dollars for low-income and multifamily housing, helping expand access to affordable homes.
- Building on the $750 million annual investment in California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, the support of SB 186 strengthens our competitive edge by making credits more usable for independent productions, supporting good-paying jobs, and keeping film and television projects here in California.
- $50 million for the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund, strengthening services for crime victims and survivors.
- $30 million for the California Workplace Outreach Program, expanding workers’ access to information, resources, and protections.
- $5 million for the UCLA Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy, supporting research and policy work to protect reproductive health services.
- $15 million to support the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis, supporting efforts to protect Indigenous communities and advance justice for missing and murdered Indigenous Peoples.
- $30 million for the Stop the Hate Grant Program, providing state grants to nonprofit organizations that support victims of hate crimes and fund efforts to protect AAPI communities.
Together, these measures represent a commitment to building a California where every person—regardless of their background, zip code, or immigration status—has a fair shot to thrive, and where government truly works for the people it serves.
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Assemblymember Jessica Caloza proudly represents the 52nd Assembly District, which includes the Los Angeles County communities of Angelino Heights, Atwater Village, City Terrace, Cypress Park, Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Echo Park, El Sereno, Elysian Heights, Elysian Valley, Glassell Park, Garvanza, Highland Park, Hillside Village, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silver Lake, South Glendale, University Hills, and Vista Hermosa.
