Asm. Catharine B. Baker

Co-sponsor AB 887

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Human trafficking victims assistance: grants.

Existing law creates the Human Trafficking Victims Assistance Fund in the State Treasury. Existing law makes the Office of Emergency Services responsible for awarding grants, based on specified criteria, to qualified nonprofit organizations that provide services to victims of human trafficking. This bill would appropriate $5,000,000 from the General Fund to the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of awarding grants to support programs for victims of human trafficking.

Passed Aug 15, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor AJR 36

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the 136th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

This measure would mark May 6, 2018, as the 136th anniversary of the enactment of the Chinese Exclusion Act in order to recognize the harm caused by racially discriminatory immigration measures, and to honor the contributions of all immigrants and refugees who have enriched our communities. The measure would also declare the opposition of the Legislature to executive orders and a presidential proclamation signed by President Trump relating to immigration, call upon the President to revoke those orders and that proclamation, condemn the expansion of deportations being undertaken under the current presidential administration, and reaffirm that the state is open and welcoming to immigrants and refugees who are integral to life in our state.

Signed into law Aug 15, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 107

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to developmental services.

This measure would declare the intent of the Legislature to further support the housing needs of individuals with developmental disabilities by exploring models that facilitate the private donation of homes in perpetuity and would recognize the work of organizations that have developed a property donation program.

Signed into law Aug 15, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 280

Introduced · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Legislature: Wounded Warrior Program.

Existing law authorizes certain internship and fellowship programs, as specified. This measure would honor the achievements of the United States House of Representatives' Wounded Warrior Program and would encourage the Assembly Committee on Rules to study the potential of implementing similar programs in the Legislature.

Introduced Aug 14, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 119

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Diwali.

Passed Aug 13, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 120

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Korean Independence Day.

Passed Aug 13, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SCR 121

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to the Eagle Staff.

This measure would recognize the history and significance of the Eagle Staff to Native American tribes. The measure would express the Legislature's commitment to inclusiveness for all Native Americans and respect for the traditions and symbolism of the Eagle Staff and would urge state government departments to incorporate these principles into their policies and practices.

Signed into law Aug 10, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SCR 146

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to California Grown Flower Month.

This measure would proclaim June 2018 as California Grown Flower Month to recognize and honor the people of the California grown flower industry for their dedication and productivity.

Signed into law Aug 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 118

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Muslim American appreciation and awareness month.

Passed Aug 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 116

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.

Passed Aug 9, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track