Asm. Soria Plans to Introduce Bill Preventing Registered Sex Offenders from Running for Public Office in California
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at preventing registered sex offenders from running for any local or state public office in California. The action stems from reports of a registered sex offender in Fresno expressing interest in running for Fresno City Council, an election taking place this June.
“Stop Super Speeders Act” Takes Aim at California’s Most Dangerous Drivers
Bill would stop super speeders after they're caught and hopefully before they kill.
Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) introduced legislation this week aimed at curbing deadly high-speed driving by targeting the drivers most likely to cause catastrophic crashes. Assembly Bill 2276, The Stop Super Speeders Act would create a statewide pilot program requiring reckless and excessive speed offenders to install active intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in their vehicles as a condition of regaining driving privileges.
California community colleges could offer bachelor’s degree programs under proposed bills
There’s a push at the California State Capitol to allow community colleges to offer bachelor’s degree programs.
Responding to student needs and expanding access — that’s what state lawmakers say two new bills aim to do. They would allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree at a community college without transferring to a four-year university.
California community colleges could offer bachelor's degree programs under proposed bills
There's a push at the California State Capitol to allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degree programs.
Responding to student needs and expanding access — that's what state lawmakers say two new bills aim to do. They would allow students to earn a bachelor's degree at a community college without transferring to a four-year university.
Assemblymember Alvarez & Assemblywoman Soria Introduces Higher Education Modernization Package to Expand Access to Bachelor’s and Doctoral Degrees
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assemblymember David Alvarez (D–San Diego) and Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) today announced a comprehensive higher education bill package to modernize and expand access to affordable bachelor’s and doctoral degrees aligned with workforce needs.
California lawmaker introduces bill to expand spay-neuter services and mobile clinics
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — With animal shelters overcrowded and pet owners struggling to find affordable veterinary care, a new bill introduced in Sacramento aims to expand access to spay and neuter services across California, including in rural areas where help can be hours away.
Central Valley assemblywoman proposes speed control devices for reckless drivers
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Central Valley legislator is pushing for stricter punishments for reckless drivers.
“I refuse to accept the status quo because obviously it’s not working,” District 27 Assembly Member Esmeralda Soria said.
Soria is now sponsoring AB 2276, or the Stop Super Speeders Act.
“If you are not following the laws, if you are a repeat offender, you kind of lose some of those privileges that you get with not following the law,” Soria said.