Statement on Public Safety Committee Hearing
The fentanyl issue requires comprehensive input from a variety of experts and stakeholders in order to establish a united approach to solving the matter.
Often there are duplicative efforts put forth, or broad scoped legislation offering temporary solutions, or providing no rational solutions at all.
Cannabis Bill Ensures Transparency to Protect Consumers from Price Gauging and Harmful Ingredients
SACRAMENTO, California – (March 15, 2023) – Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles) has introduced AB 1610, the “weed-out-the-weed” bill that protects cannabis consumers and the legal cannabis market by enhancing testing and labeling standards.
Statement on Governor Newsom’s Prohousing Jurisdiction Announcement
“I am encouraged by the announcement that Governor Newsom has designated the City of Los Angeles as a Prohousing jurisdiction. As the Assemblymember representing South Los Angeles, I’m grateful to Mayor Karen Bass for leading the charge to advance housing initiatives that have brought us to this point.
Assemblymember Shares Perspective on Reparations
A California lawmaker and member of the reparations task force believes the state's proposal for reparations will be the roadmap for the rest of the country.
Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer told Fox News Digital California Reparations Task Force will be the "benchmark" for other states and cities considering reparations around the country.
Public Safety Chair Introduces the SAFE Act, Which Reinvests Prison Closure Savings into Community Crime Reduction Programs
(Sacramento) –Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 912, the Strategic Anti-Violence Funding Efforts (SAFE) Act.