Miguel Santiago Archives - California Globe

New Wealth Tax Introduced in California

January 21, 2023 8:08 am

On January 19, a new wealth tax was introduced in the California Legislature. Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 3 was introduced by Assemblyman Alex Lee (D-Palo Alto), along with co-authors Assembly Members Ash Kalra, Wendy Carrillo, Matt Haney, Corey Jackson, Liz...

Opposition Continues to Grow Against Dog and Cat Bill of Rights Legislation

April 21, 2022 12:34 pm

A returning bill that would give dogs and cats in California expanded legal protections and rights faced drastically increased opposition this week following many dog owner and veterinarian groups announcing their stance against the proposed law. Assembly Bill 1881, authored...

Miguel Santiago introduced the free tuition bill.

Bill That Adds Dependent Parents, Stepparents To Existing Insurance Signed By Governor

October 8, 2021 3:28 pm

A bill that allows adult children in California to add their dependent parents or stepparents to their health insurance policies was signed into law by Governor Newsom earlier this week. Assembly Bill 570, authored by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles),...

Los Angeles Lawmakers Propose $20 Billion, Multi-Year Homeless Crisis Plan

May 4, 2021 2:45 amMay 3, 2021 9:31 pm

Several Los Angeles lawmakers joined the growing movement to enact a $20 billion plan to give California cities funds to combat against the homeless crisis on Monday. Speaking at the Skid Row Housing Trust, Assemblyman Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Councilman...

Bill That Adds Dependent Parents, Stepparents To Existing Insurance Moves Up in Assembly

April 29, 2021 7:57 pmApril 29, 2021 10:14 pm

A bill that would allow adult children to add their dependent parents to their health insurance policies passed the Assembly Health Committee earlier this week in a 10-2 vote, moving it to face a critical Appropriations Committee vote sometime in...

Digital Drivers License, ID Card Pilot Program Bill Moves Up In Assembly Committee

April 10, 2021 3:19 amApril 9, 2021 9:25 pm

A bill that would create a pilot program to test the usage of digital driver’s licenses and ID cards made its way past the Assembly Transportation Committee earlier this week and is due to be heard in another committee later...

Bill That Would Give Illegal Immigrants More Food Assistance Vetoed By Governor

September 30, 2020 2:29 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have given an additional $600 to low-income illegal immigrants in California for food assistance, stating that the state’s general fund could not handle such a large program. $600 in relief...