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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

SACRAMENTO—Governor Brown has signed Assembly Bill 738, authored by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara). AB 738 provides for the development of a model curriculum in Native American studies for schools to integrate into lesson plans in grades 9 through 12.

Monday, October 9, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) has launched the “There Oughta Be a Law” contest, an open call to constituents for ideas for legislation.

“Some of best ideas of our state have come from students, veterans, and just regular folks who saw a problem and had a solution. If you have ever thought to yourself ‘There oughta be a law,’ or even, ‘That should not be a law’ this contest is for you,” said Limón. “I want you to share your bill ideas with me, inspired by your daily experiences, ideas that will make California better.”

Friday, October 6, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) is inviting the public to submit ideas for laws to improve the quality of life for Californians, or even remove laws that are counterproductive and outdated. Ideas can range from local improvements to statewide reforms.  For more information watch this Assembly Access Video. Submit your idea here.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

SACRAMENTO—Assembly Bill 1119, authored by Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) to ensure that emergency healthcare providers have full medical records, has been signed by the Governor. With this new law, emergency healthcare providers will have access to full medical records in case of a mental health crises or situation where a patient is unable to provide consent so that they can make well-informed healthcare decisions when treating patients.

Monday, September 11, 2017

SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) issued the following statement on the 16th anniversary of September 11.

On this 16th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center Towers, I am keeping in my thoughts and prayers those whose lives were lost, the families affected and our first responders. When disasters strike, our community comes together. In remembering this tragedy, I also choose to remember the incredible kindness and compassion that came out of that day.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

La asambleísta Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) insiste en la importancia de ayudar a los miles de jóvenes afectados por esta cruel decisón de eliminar el programa de Acción Diferida (DACA). El programa beneficia a cerca de 800,000 mil jóvenes en el pais, mas de 200,000 de ellos en nuestro estado.  Limón insiste que DACA es un programa valioso. 

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) is adding her voice to the growing chorus of Californians–and people throughout the United States–who oppose the decision to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Hundreds of thousands of Dreamers–young men and women who are part of the DACA program–will be hurt by the decision to revoke DACA. 

Friday, September 1, 2017

SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) issued the following statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Monday, August 14, 2017

Assemblymember Monique Limón issued the following letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. in response to Presidential Executive Order 13795. Letters can be submitted here. 

The Honorable Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230

August 14, 2017

Subject: President’s Executive Order 13795

Dear Secretary Ross:

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

SACRAMENTO—Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) has been appointed by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon to the Board of the State of California Coastal Conservancy.