Welcome to the webpage dedicated to my 2026 Legislative Bill Package.
This year, I have introduced (14) bills to help protect workers’ health, homeowner privacy, and vital community resources. Read more below:
AB 942 – Solar Bill of Rights: This bill would exclude residential customers from receiving the California Climate Credit if they are not enrolled in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance Program (FERA) program and their total electricity bills for the previous year were less than $300.
AB 1559 – Aerial imaging: This bill requires admitted insurers to notify homeowners that aerial images may be taken of their property, and insurers are to provide instructions on how to request or receive the aerial images. This bill also prohibits insurers from basing decisions to cancel, non-renew, and request an in-person inspection on aerial images older than 180 days.
Link to my most recent press release HERE.
AB 1680 - Make it FAIR Act: This bill strengthens consumer protections, works to reflect the current market status, and reinforces existing law to approve, revoke, or require modifications to the FAIR Plan. Also, it ensures that the FAIR Plan adopts examination recommendations within agreed timeframes.
Link to my most recent press release HERE.
AB 1726 – Catastrophe Savings Accounts: This bill would allow California Houseowners to open a tax-exempt California savings account (CSA). Funds Deposited can be used to help cover wildfire, flood, and earthquake expenses following natural disasters that have been declared a state of emergency by the Governor.
AB 1888 - CA Safe Homes Act Contractors: This bill requires the department to create standardized procedures for the selection of contractors and award grant funds to perform specific wildfire mitigation work.
AB 1940 – Menopause: This bill requires the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to include perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause under the definition of “sex” to strengthen workplace protections and protect workers from discrimination or harassment.
Link to my most recent press release HERE.
AB 2043 – Drone Task Force: This bill requires the Office of Emergency Services to develop a statewide strategy that protects mass gatherings, critical infrastructure, or other soft targets from attacks by unmanned aircraft systems.
Link to my most recent press release HERE.
AB 2048 – CA-Ireland Trade Commission: This bill would require the Governor to establish the California-Ireland commission as an advisory body to the governor and legislature that consists of specified appointed members based on availability and resources to advance bilateral trade and investment between California and Ireland.
AB 2215 – Water Rights: This bill extends the deadline for the State Water Project construction work and water use for specific water rights permits held by the Department of Water Resources to be December 31, 2085.
AB 2299 – CARET ACT: This bill establishes a state funded food benefits program known as the California Antihunger Response and Employment Training Act (CARET) to assist Californians who have lost CalFresh benefits until they are able to meet requirements, receive a waiver, or regain CalFresh Benefits.
AB 2517 - Wildfire Severity Zones: This bill increases transparency by modifying the Fire Hazard Severity zone (FHSZ) designation process and revising frequency maps.
Link to my most recent press release HERE.
AB 2647 - Nuclear Reactors: This bill aims to address climate change and meet energy demands by updating California’s nuclear moratorium. This bill clarifies that the state’s ban on new nuclear power plants does not apply to advanced reactors licensed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission after January 1, 2005.
Link to my most recent press release HERE.
ACR 139 - Sleep Apnea Resolution: This resolution proclaims the month of March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in California.
ACR 153 - Irish Heritage Month: This resolution designates March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month to honor 102 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland. This resolution recognizes the numerous contributions that Irish Americans make to this country and state.