State Rep. Juan Alanis
Recent News About State Rep. Juan Alanis
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Alanis's bill on age verification for explicit websites passes assembly vote
Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced today that his bill, AB 3080 – Age Verification for Pornographic Websites, has passed a full vote in the California State Assembly. "This proposal is first and foremost about protecting children," said Assemblymember Alanis. "We know there are serious negative effects on young people who are exposed to this type of material, who regularly consume it, and who become addicted to it at far too young of an age."
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ASSEMBLYMAN ALANIS’ FINANCIAL LITERACY BILL MOVES TO THE SENATE
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Alanis announced that his financial literacy bill, AB 1871, passed off the Assembly Floor unanimously. This is the Assemblyman’s fourth bill to pass through the Assembly so far this year. Assemblyman Alanis stated, "This bill is a common-sense measure that would ensure students learn important financial skills like filing taxes, taking out loans, budgeting, and more." He added, "Learning about personal finance can change someone’s life, and unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to learn. It should be an educational priority for...
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ALANIS ISSUES STATEMENT ON SUPPORTING BILL TO MAKE CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING A FELONY
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Juan Alanis has issued a statement expressing his support for Senate Bill 1414, a bill aimed at making child sex trafficking a felony in California. The statement comes in response to the Senate Public Safety Committee's recent actions on the bill."I am proud to be a co-author on SB 1414, led by Senator Shannon Grove, who has been fearless in her fight against the sex trafficking of children," said Assemblyman Juan Alanis, highlighting his collaboration on the crucial legislation.Alanis emphasized the importance of treating the selling and...
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ALANIS MOVES THREE MORE PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS FORWARD
SACRAMENTO—Today, Assemblyman Alanis announced the successful passage of three bills through Assembly policy committees. These public safety and community health measures address the key issues impacting Californians."It is long past time to take decisive action to protect and uplift Californians," said Assemblyman Alanis. "These bills work to foster safer communities and address crucial public health concerns."AB 1839 and AB 1954 are two important public safety proposals supporting law enforcement in protecting California’s communities. AB 1839 enhances law enforcement...
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ALANIS’ HUMANITARIAN BILLS PASS THROUGH COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY
Assemblymember Juan Alanis saw success yesterday as two of his bills aimed at addressing homelessness and substance use issues passed through their respective policy committees with unanimous support.Speaking about the first bill, AB 1817, which focuses on preventing homelessness among youth, Alanis stated, "AB 1817 is a common-sense measure that would require the Council to examine more than just homelessness." He emphasized the interconnected nature of issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, and unemployment that need to be addressed collectively.Regarding the...
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ALANIS’ RETAIL THEFT BILLS PASS KEY COMMITTEE VOTE
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Juan Alanis celebrated a significant milestone today as his retail theft legislation successfully passed out of its first policy committee. Speaking on the importance of adequate resources for enforcing laws, Alanis emphasized, "We can have all the laws we want on the books, but if we do not have the resources to move those cases in the courts, they are, in fact, ineffective laws."The newly passed bill, AB 1845, aims to establish the Identifying, Apprehending, and Prosecuting Resale of Stolen Property Grant Program to provide funds to local...
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Assemblyman Juan Alanis Issues Statement on Creation of Distressed Hospitals Select Committee
Assemblyman Juan Alanis has expressed his gratitude towards Speaker Rivas for establishing the new Select Committee on Distressed Hospitals. In a statement, Alanis said, "I want to thank Speaker Rivas for establishing the new Select Committee on Distressed Hospitals. I also appreciate being appointed to serve on this critical Select Committee."Alanis emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "With safety-net hospitals shutting down and others at risk, especially in rural California, it’s clear we must take action immediately." He highlighted the potential...
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ALANIS’ K-12 EDUCATION BILLS PASS EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Assemblymember Juan Alanis proudly announced yesterday that two of his K-12 education bills, AB 1796 and AB 1871, have successfully passed out of the Assembly Education Committee unanimously. AB 1796 requires local educational agencies to inform parents and guardians about dual enrollment and International Baccalaureate courses available at their child's school. Alanis emphasized the importance of this bill, stating, "This bill aims to boost communication and transparency between schools, students, and parents and guardians."The second bill, AB 1871, focuses on...
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ALANIS BILL PROTECTING CHILD INFLUENCERS PASSES
Assemblymember Juan Alanis's bill, Assembly Bill 1880, aimed at protecting child influencers has successfully passed in the California State Assembly. The legislation, which passed unanimously, is now moving forward to the Senate for further consideration."Children who create content online deserve the same level of protection and financial security as child actors," emphasized Assemblymember Juan Alanis, highlighting the importance of safeguarding minors in the digital age.The bill, AB 1880, seeks to extend the protections of the Coogan Law to minor online content...
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ALANIS’ CHILD PROTECTIONS BILL ADVANCES TO ASSEMBLY FLOOR
Assemblyman Juan Alanis expressed his satisfaction as his bill, AB 1880, successfully moved out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee with unanimous bipartisan support. "This bill recognizes the evolving landscape of entertainment and the unique challenges faced by young individuals participating in online content creation," stated Assemblyman Alanis. He emphasized the importance of extending protections to child influencers to create a safer environment for youth in the digital realm.AB 1880 aims to extend the regulations of the Coogan Law to cover contracts involving...
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ASSEMBLYMAN ALANIS’ HIGHER EDUCATION BILLS CLEAR FIRST COMMITTEE
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Alanis announced that both of his Higher Education bills have been passed out of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education with no opposition."I am thankful that my colleagues on the Higher Education Committee acknowledge the importance of developing a strong workforce of highly-educated peace officers," said Assemblymember Alanis. "AB 1839 would help improve recruitment and retention rates among the law enforcement community while minimizing the barrier to becoming a peace officer."AB 1839 and AB 1927 are two bills that seek to provide...
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Assemblyman Alanis Introduces Public Safety Legislative Package
Assemblymember Alanis introduced his public safety bill package for the 2024 legislative year, emphasizing his commitment to building upon previous achievements. "I am proud of the work that my team and I are doing to build upon our public safety achievements from last year," said Alanis. He expressed his dedication to collaborating with colleagues to protect communities and safe spaces in the 22nd Assembly District.Furthermore, Alanis pledged support for key public safety measures authored by his legislative peers. He emphasized the importance of immediate action,...