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Assemblyman criticizes court decision on predator placement in Turlock

Assemblyman Juan Alanis has expressed his dissatisfaction with the California State Supreme Court's decision regarding the potential placement of sexually violent predator Kevin Scott Gray in Turlock.

By Stanislaus News | Jan 18, 2025

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Assemblymember Alanis critiques Governor's budget proposal on public safety funding

Assemblymember Juan Alanis has voiced concerns following the Governor's recent budget proposal.

By Stanislaus News | Jan 11, 2025

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Alanis reappointed vice chair of agriculture and public safety committees

By Stanislaus News | Jan 2, 2025

Assemblymember Juan Alanis has been reappointed as Vice Chairman for the Assembly Committees on Agriculture and Public Safety, as announced today.

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Alanis introduces bills aiming for faster ballot processing and improved transparency

By Stanislaus News | Dec 12, 2024

Assemblymember Juan Alanis has introduced two bills aimed at addressing concerns related to election processes in California.

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Bill ensuring transparency in SVP releases signed into law

By Stanislaus News | Sep 29, 2024

Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced that AB 1954, a bill aimed at increasing transparency in the release of Sexually Violent Predators (SVP), has been signed into law by the Governor. The new legislation is designed to enhance public safety by involving more authorities in decisions related to SVP placements.

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Financial literacy now required in California schools under new law

By Stanislaus News | Sep 28, 2024

Assemblymember Alanis announced that his financial literacy bill, AB 1871, has been signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bill requires personal finance to be included in the social studies curriculum for students in grades 7-12. Unlike previous attempts, this legislation allows schools flexibility in integrating financial literacy lessons.

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Governor signs second Alanis bill addressing opioid crisis

By Stanislaus News | Sep 28, 2024

Today, Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced that AB 1859, aimed at tackling the rise in Tranq overdoses, has been signed into law by the Governor.

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Governor signs bill protecting child influencers

By Stanislaus News | Sep 26, 2024

Assembly Bill 1880, introduced by Assemblymember Juan Alanis, has been signed into law by the Governor. The bill aims to provide protections for child influencers.

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Governor signs Assemblymember Alanis' bills on food security and horse racing industry

By Stanislaus News | Sep 22, 2024

Assemblymember Alanis announced that his bills on reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity in schools, as well as supporting California’s thoroughbred racing industry, have been signed into law by the Governor.

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California governor signs new bill mandating accessible medication labels

By Stanislaus News | Sep 21, 2024

Assemblymember Alanis announced today that his bill, AB 1902, supporting Californians who identify as blind or having low vision, has been signed into law by the Governor. The new legislation mandates that pharmacy dispensers provide accessible prescription medication labels upon request. These labels can include large font for those with low vision and braille or text-to-speech technology for patients who are blind.

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Bill protecting California's cattle industry signed into law

By Stanislaus News | Sep 10, 2024

Assemblymember Alanis announced that his bill, AB 2436, supporting farmers and ranchers, was signed into law by the Governor last week. This industry-supported measure aims to protect livestock against theft and misuse.

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Alanis sends final four bills of legislative package to governor

By Stanislaus News | Aug 31, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced today that the final four bills in his legislative package for this year have successfully passed through the legislature and are now on the Governor’s desk for consideration.

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SB 94 defeated: assemblyman Alanis celebrates victory for crime victims

By Stanislaus News | Aug 29, 2024

Assemblyman Alanis issues statement on apparent defeat of SB 94

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Bill supporting horse racing industry sent to governor

By Stanislaus News | Aug 27, 2024

Assemblymember Alanis announced today that his bill to support California’s horse racing industry by expanding race day wager offerings to include the prestigious Whitney Stakes has passed the Assembly, marking its final step in the Legislature.

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Governor signs legislation requiring opioid antidotes at entertainment venues

By Stanislaus News | Aug 26, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Juan Alanis celebrated the signing of AB 1996 today, a bill aimed at enhancing public safety and health in California’s entertainment venues.

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Alanis' bill supporting livestock industry passes final vote

By Stanislaus News | Aug 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced today that his bill, AB 2436, has successfully passed the Senate Floor with unanimous support. This bipartisan bill aims to protect California’s cattle producers and support the operations of the California Bureau of Livestock Identification.

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Bill protecting child influencers passes California legislature

By Stanislaus News | Aug 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Juan Alanis announced today that his bill, AB 1880, has passed the Assembly with unanimous support and is now on its way to the Governor for final approval. This legislation aims to safeguard young content creators from exploitation in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment space.

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Bill on accessible prescription labels passes California Assembly

By Stanislaus News | Aug 22, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced today that his bill, AB 1902, aimed at increasing healthcare accessibility, passed the Assembly Floor without opposition.

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Governor signs cargo theft bill by Assemblymember Alanis

By Stanislaus News | Aug 16, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced today that his bill, aimed at providing additional resources and equipment to jurisdictions identified with high levels of cargo theft through the California Organized Retail Crime Task Force, was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill took immediate effect upon the Governor’s signature.