Common-Sense Solutions for California

By building and maintaining bipartisan working-relationships with other Members and Senators of the Legislature,
I have been able to pass 18 (and counting) of my bills into law!

2024 Legislation (Signed Into Law)

  • This bill requires food delivery platforms, such as Doordash & Grubhub, to post certain information about their delivery drivers on their apps for customers to have such as picture of the driver and what car they drive.

  • This measure would allow an individual with professional experience in combating coastal erosion be eligible to be a scientific panelist at the CA Coastal Commission.

  • This measure would require a notice be sent about resources available to human trafficking victims to any person who buys an electronic ticket to a large sporting or musical event.

  • This bill would require schools to provide students in grades 11 & 12 information about local apprenticeships available to them.

2023 Legislation (Signed Into Law)

  • AB 303 requires the Attorney General to provide specific information to local law enforcement agencies involving prohibited persons, including, but not limited to, personal identifying information, case status, and information regarding previous contact with the prohibited person.

  • This bill would require the coastal conservancy to prioritize the review of applications for specified projects and to process those applications no later than 45 days from the date the conservancy receives the application.

2022 Legislation (Signed Into Law)

  • This legislation reformed California's "drug paraphernalia" laws, allowing the possession and use of fentanyl testing strips and other future technologies for public safety.

  • This bill requires specific businesses, such as barbering and cosmetology establishments, to post notices related to human trafficking. These notices contain important information for victims, including contact details for services that provide help, thereby expanding the scope of locations where these critical resources are made available .

  • This bill updates existing civil code to provide veterans with the ability to sue for treble damages when they are victims of unfair or deceptive business practices. Prior to this bill, only senior citizens and disabled individuals had this legal recourse. AB 1730 extends these protections to veterans, ensuring that they have stronger legal means to defend against predatory practices​.

  • This legislation allows school districts to partner with law enforcement agencies or other public organizations to provide safety instruction to students. The bill aims to enhance safety awareness among students who use bicycles, e-bikes, motorized bicycles, and scooters, promoting safer use of these modes of transportation

  • This bill allowed Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) to provide care in skilled nursing facilities and train staff to assist residents with dental care.

2021 Legislation (Signed Into Law)

  • Assembly Bill 381 would require all drug treatment centers to carry the opioid overdose emergency medication, Naloxone, on site at all times and have staff trained on the administration of it during emergencies.

    Co-Authored with Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris

  • Assembly Bill 419 would prohibit a defendant from being told any personally identifying information about a victim or witness of a crime.

  • Assembly Bill 502 would streamline HOA elections by removing the cap on how many units justify electing board of directors by acclamation.

  • Assembly Bill 543 would require the CSU and UC systems to provide information about CalFresh during student orientations.

    Co-Authored by Assemblymembers Cristina Garcia Mathis & Nguyen and Senators Dodd, Hueso & Ochoa Bogh

  • Assembly Bill 583 extends until 2024, the ability of Californians to electronically obtain and complete marriage licenses from the office of the county clerk, and to have their union celebrated remotely through interactive video technology.

    Co-Authored by Assemblymember Chiu and Senator Skinner

  • Assembly Bill 938 would make nonsubstantive changes in various provisions of law as recommended by the Legislative Counsel to the Legislature.

  • AB 375 – This bill requires food delivery platforms, such as Doordash & Grubhub, to post certain information about their delivery drivers on their apps for customers to have such as picture of the driver and what car they drive. (Signed Into Law)

  • AB 1848 – This bill would add a sentencing enhancement of 1-year in state prison to anyone who deals fentanyl near playgrounds, places of worship or daycare facilities. (In Asm. Public Safety Cmte)

  • AB 1966 – This measure would require a notice be sent about resources available to human trafficking victims to any person who buys an electronic ticket to a large sporting or musical event. (Signed Into Law)

  • AB 2124 – This bill measure would create a voucher program for under-resourced kids so they may enroll in swim-lesson programs. (In Asm. Appropriations Cmte)

  • AB 2151 – This bill would require any person charged with a felony to sign a waiver of extradition as a condition of bail. (In Asm. Public Safety Cmte)

  • AB 2307 – This bill would allow self-defense course be a reimbursable service under the Crime Victims Compensation Board. (In Asm. Appropriations Cmte)

  • AB 2308 – This measure would allow a person who is a victim of domestic violence request a 15-year protective order against their abuser. (On Senate Floor)

  • AB 2406 – This measure would place a felony or misdeamnor charge on any individual who coerces minors to participate in any organized retail theft rings. (In Asm. Public Safety Cmte)

  • AB 2518 – This bill would prohibit any person, regardless of age, who has been convicted of murder, attempted murder or manslaughter from owning a firearm. (In Senate Appropriations Cmte)

  • AB 2644 – This bill would classify drug cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations” and require the Attorney General submit a report with policy recommendations to curb their activity. (In Asm. Public Safety Cmte)

  • AB 1881 – This measure would allow an individual with professional experience in combating coastal erosion be eligible to be a scientific panelist at the CA Coastal Commission. (Signed Into Law)

  • AB 1922 – This bill would establish the “Green-Collar Certification Program.” This new program would equip the next generation of students and workforce with skills and education relating to “Green-Collar” jobs such as reducing carbon emissions in residential and nonresidential buildings and developing conservation infrastructure projects that stabilize shorelines and restore ecological habitats. (In Asm. Appropriations Cmte)

  • AB 1923 – This bill would establish a Green Assistance Program inside the EPA to help businesses find grants to upgrade their infrastructure to reduce GHG emissions as well as get help complying with all of California’s environmental regulations. (In Asm. Appropriations Cmte)

  • AB 2081 – This bill would require any drug or alcohol treatment facility/program post on their internet website anytime they have been found to have violated state law or regulations. (On Governor’s Desk)

  • AB 2179 – This bill would require schools to provide students in grades 11 & 12 information about local apprenticeships available to them. (Signed Into Law)

  • AB 2184 – This bill would double the Cal Grant award amount for any student enrolling at a trade or vocational school. (In Asm. Appropriations Cmte)

  • AB 2030 – This bill would require a state agency reach out to women, LGBT or minority owned business enterprises for procurement bids for any state contract. (In Asm. Appropriations Cmte)

  • AB 2361 – This measure would create a pilot program for Orange & San Diego Counties so local cities may exchange Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers to build more affordable housing without getting sued by the state. (In Asm. Housing Cmte)

Assemblywoman Laurie Davies - District 74 Wins (2024)

  • Secured approx. $20 Million dollars for Capistrano Unified District for school infrastructure projects.

  • Secured $17 Million dollars for Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) to help with Coast Fire assistance.

  • Secured $500,000 for Oceanside Fire Department to update training facilities.

  • Secured $250,000 for OCFA to update equipment.

  • Secured $250,000 for Vista Community Playhouse Theatre for structural repairs.