Press Releases

Assembly Public Safety Leaders Announce Critical Retail Theft Study Authorized by Nonpartisan, Little Hoover Commission

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles), Chair of Assembly Public Safety Committee, and Assemblymember Juan Alanis (R-Modesto), Vice Chair of Assembly Public Safety Committee, announce that the Little Hoover Commission, an independent state oversight agency, has authorized the Assemblymembers’ request to investigate retail theft, shoplifting, and organized retail theft in California.

Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer Introduces the Fighting Fentanyl Bond Act of 2024

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

(Sacramento) – Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) has introduced amendments to Assembly Bill (AB) 1510, creating the Fighting Fentanyl Bond Act of 2024.

Chair of Assembly Public Safety Committee Joins Governor As Resolution Co-Author Seeking 28th Amendment to U.S. Constitution

Thursday, June 8, 2023

SACRAMENTO, California – (June 8, 2023) – California State Assemblymember, Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), has co-authored a resolution that seeks to add a 28^th Amendment to the United States Constitution and requests a constitutional convention be held to initiate debate, vote, and ratification on the proposed amendment.

Bill Package Moves to Senate

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Friends,

I am pleased to announce that 10 of my bills have been approved by the Assembly and now head to the State Senate for discussion and voting.

I am thankful to my colleagues in the Assembly for their overwhelming support of these bills and their recognition of the importance that each policy has to our state.

Jones-Sawyer's Bill Package Clears Committees Moving to Floor Votes

Monday, May 22, 2023

SACRAMENTO, California – (May 22, 2023) – Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles) has 10 bills heading to the Assembly Floor for full votes on a range of issues including public safety, consumer safety, and youth investment.

Statement on CA Budget

Monday, May 15, 2023

Public Safety Chair’s Statement on Governor Newsom’s May Revise Presentation

Sacramento, California (May 12, 2023) –Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s revised budget proposal:

Statement on Reparations Task Force Final Report

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

I have, for the better part of two years, stated that reparations is more than just a check – it is about removing institutional barriers in the form of laws that have and continue to marginalize Black communities in California.

Bill Will Streamline Homelessness Crisis Efforts Through A Statewide Coordinator’s Office

Thursday, April 6, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer introduced AB 86 to establish a Statewide Homelessness Coordinator to serve as the lead entity for ending homelessness in California.

AB 86 is the first bill introduced this session to take on the statewide issue of homelessness.

Statement on Public Safety Committee Hearing

Monday, March 27, 2023

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

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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.