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DeMaio Introduces “Cut the Politicians’ Perks Act” to Hold Politicians Accountable for their Purpose of Public Service

“Politicians like Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara need to focus on doing their job rather than accepting lavish gifts like free trips to Bermuda. I’ve introduced AB 26 to cut politicians’ perks and end this form of corruption.” Assemblyman Carl DeMaio announced legislation (AB 26) which will enact the “Cut the…

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DeMaio and Desmond to Unveil “Safe and Secure Battery Storage Act” Amid Surge of Toxic Battery Fires in California

With Wave of Toxic Battery Fires and Forced Evacuations Hitting California, DeMaio and Desmond Unveil the “Safe and Secure Battery Storage Act” (AB 434) DeMaio’s legislation places a temporary pause on battery storage site construction until stronger safety rules are enacted – giving local communities the power to say NO to dangerous sites. WHO: CA State Assemblymember…

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DeMaio Unveils Legislation to Enhance Transparency and Accountability in California Government with the “Open Government Accountability Act” (AB 541)

AB 541 Establishes a CPRA Ombudsman to Enforce Public Access to Government Records, Prohibits NDAs for Public Officials, and Ensures Accurate Ballot Titles “California politicians are making critical decisions behind closed doors and intentionally violating state transparency laws. It’s time to demand true transparency in our state government!”  Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is…

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After SANDAG Eliminates Promised Road Expansion Projects, DeMaio Unveils Legislation to Change Voting on SANDAG Board to Give County Unincorporated Communities A Vote (AB 24)

“For far too long, SANDAG has been controlled by just two large cities who are hoarding the countywide funds for their failed inner-city transit projects while the rest of the county sees long-promised road projects get cancelled. AB 24 will help bring an end to that.” WHAT: Asm. Carl DeMaio will…

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DeMaio Introduces “Freedom to Work Act” to Protect Small Businesses, Protect Independent Contractors, and Combat Union Corruption

AB 522 Defends Independent Contractors by Repealing AB-5, Protects Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits, and Imposes Transparency and Accountability on Labor Unions Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is taking action to protect small businesses and independent contractors from the damaging effects of overreaching state policies with his new bill, AB 522, the…

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