New bill would give legislators more info about legislations’ costs to utility customers
With monthly electricity bills soaring in California, a state legislator is pushing for independent analyses of rate changes to understand better how they impact residents and help ease the financial strain. Introduced by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco, D-Downey, AB 61 — one of the earlier bills filed for the 2025-26 legislative session — would require the California Public Utilities Commission to review any legislation that could raise costs for electricity and natural gas customers.
Assemblywoman Pacheco proposes legislation to allow Californians to include diacritical marks on vital records
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) today introduced AB 64, the Identity Integrity Act, which would allow for residents of California to include accents, umlauts, tildes and other diacritical marks on vital records, such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses.
Assemblywoman Pacheco Proposes Legislation to Protect Electrical and Natural Gas Corporation Customers from Increased Costs
SACRAMENTO, CA – Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) today introduced AB 61, the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation aimed at safeguarding California's electricity and natural gas customers.
Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco to Host Backpack Giveaway Event
Downey, CA -- Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) will distribute free backpacks and school supplies to students in Downey on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 3-5 p.m.
Student Loan Protections Bill Passes Major Legislative Hurdle
SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation to provide consumer protections for students with institutional debt – debt owed to an institution of higher education – was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, sending the bill to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Asm. Pacheco Commits Herself to Inclusivity and Accessibility: A Statement on AB 817
"While I am disappointed that AB 817 did not advance in the Senate Local Government Committee today, I stand behind the objective of this legislation.