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California recognizes Diwali as state holiday after Indian-American lawmakers Ash Kalra, Darshana Patel move bill
Indian-American lawmakers Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel played a key role in driving the bill.
On National Fire Prevention Week, Governor Newsom Signs Patel’s Bill Protecting Firefighters from Toxic Battery Fires
SACRAMENTO — Govern Newsom has signed AB 841 by Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County). This bill addresses the increasing exposure to toxic chemicals that firefighters face during lithium-ion battery fires by convening a working group to recommend improved personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination procedures.
This week is National Fire Prevention Week, with a theme of...
Bill Co-Authored by Patel Cuts Gas Prices by 20 Cents per Gallon
SACRAMENTO — California drivers can begin saving an estimated 20 cents per gallon at the pump immediately, thanks to a bipartisan bill co-authored by Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D–San Diego County) that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law yesterday.
AB 30 (Alvarez) authorizes the sale of E15 fuel—a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol—throughout California. The bill includes an urgency...
Assemblymember Patel’s Bill Protecting Firefighters from Toxic Battery Fires Goes to the Governor
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel celebrates the successful passage of AB 841 through the California Legislature. This bill addresses the increasing exposure to toxic chemicals that firefighters face during lithium-ion battery fires by convening a working group to recommend improved personal protective equipment (PPE) and decontamination procedures.
As California leads the nation in...
Patel Bill to Remove Barriers for Families in Crisis Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) celebrates the Legislature's passage of AB 1074, which eliminates bureaucratic barriers that prevent low-income parents from accessing financial support while working to reunify with children in foster care. The bill now heads to Governor Newsom's desk with bipartisan support.
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to...
Patel Bill to Tackle Special Education Teacher Shortage Heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO —Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) celebrates the passage of AB 1119 from the legislature as it moves on to the Governor for his signature. AB 1119 addresses California’s teacher shortage by directing the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to develop regulations to create more efficient routes to dual credentialing for teacher candidates and existing teachers...
San Diego’s legislative delegation probing Palomar’s loss of $50 million grant
State agency says rescinded allocation to North County hospital district will be returned to statewide funding pool for second round of Prop. 1 funding
