Evan Symon, Author at California Globe

Bill To Make Vasectomies, Contraceptives More Accessible Passes Senate

September 1, 2022 4:56 pmSeptember 1, 2022 4:57 pm

A bill that would expand access to contraceptive and vasectomy services was passed in the Senate on Wednesday, bringing the bill before Governor Gavin Newsom for a final decision. Senate Bill 523, authored by Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) would require...

California Lawmakers Vote To Save Diablo Canyon and Keep the Lights On

September 1, 2022 12:22 pm

A bill that would extend the life of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power plant in San Luis Obispo County past the original 2025 closure date was passed by the California Legislature August 31st, the final day of the 2022 legislative...

Newsom Signs Executive Order To Boost Electrical Resources Across State in Preparation For Heat Wave

September 1, 2022 2:20 amAugust 31, 2022 8:54 pm

Spurred by a record heatwave covering most of the state this week and state electrical resources pushed to the point that brownouts in some areas are inevitable, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he signed an Executive Order to...

Crypto Financial Services Licensure Bill Passes Assembly 71-0

August 31, 2022 4:51 pm

A bill to add licensure and regulations to cryptocurrency financial services based in the state passed the Assembly on Tuesday, bringing the piece of legislation to Governor Gavin Newsom to either sign or veto. Assembly Bill 2269, authored by Assemblyman...

Assembly Passes bill to End Use of PFAS Chemicals in New Fabrics and Textiles

August 31, 2022 1:38 pm

A bill to end the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever” chemicals in new fabrics and textiles in California was passed by the Assembly Tuesday. Assembly Bill 1817, authored by Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), would prohibit any...

Assembly Passes Bill Preventing Companies From Punishing Workers Who Test Positive For Marijuana Off-Hours

August 31, 2022 5:47 amAugust 30, 2022 8:52 pm

A bill to halt companies from punishing workers who test positive for off the clock marijuana use was approved by the Assembly on Tuesday, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Assembly Bill 2188, authored by Assemblyman Bill Quirk...

Bill To Make California A Refuge State For Transgender Children Passes Assembly

August 30, 2022 3:51 pm

A bill to make California a refuge state for transgender children and their families from other states that criminalize youth gender-affirming care treatments was passed in the Assembly on Monday. Senate Bill 107, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco),...