Our Legislative Agenda
Each legislative session, we work to advance a legislative agenda that pushes our state forward. Here are a few of our priority bills that we sponsor, oppose or support.
2025 Legislation
Californians Deserve Real Solutions to Police Dog Violence, not AB 400’s Smoke and Mirrors (AB 400)
Criminal Justice & Policing, Racial and Economic Justice
Despite what law enforcement tells us, public records from the past few years show that out of the hundreds of Californians who were disfigured by attack dogs, most were unarmed, about half exhibited signs of …
Stop Sheriff Departments from Hiding Misconduct from Oversight Bodies (AB 847)
Criminal Justice & Policing, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Racial and Economic Justice
Counties throughout California have established Civilian Oversight Commissions and Inspector General Offices to ensure public accountability of Sheriff Departments. However, this much-needed oversight has been made difficult by law enforcement agencies and well-funded police associations …
Banning Prohibitions on Aid for Unhoused Community Members (SB 634)
Sustainable public investment in affordable housing is the key to ending houselessness and ensuring that all Californians have access to a safe, affordable home. But instead of making these investments, California and its local governments …
Ending Flat-fee Public Defense Contracts (AB 690)
Criminal Justice & Policing
Twenty-four of California’s 58 counties do not have their own public defender – these counties rely on contracts with private attorneys to represent people accused of crimes. These contracts give attorneys a predetermined flat fee …