Asm. Sandré Swanson

Co-sponsor ACR 97

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month.

This measure would designate November 2012 as California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. It would recognize and acknowledge the significant contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage to the state and afford all Californians the opportunity to understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 154

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to American Stroke Month.

This measure would declare May 2012 to be American Stroke Month in California.

Signed into law Jun 25, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor SJR 20

Signed into law · California Senate · Co-sponsor

Relative to violence against women.

This measure would call on the United States Congress to pass the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, Senate Bill No. 1925, authored by Senators Leahy and Crapo, and ensure the sustainability of vital programs designed to keep women and families safe from violence and abuse.

Signed into law Jun 21, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HR 30

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to International Surf Day.

Passed Jun 18, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 29

Passed · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month.

Passed Jun 18, 2012 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary AB 828

Passed · California Assembly · Lead sponsor

CalFresh: eligibility: drug felonies.

Existing law provides for the CalFresh program, under which supplemental nutrition assistance benefits allocated to the state by the federal government are distributed to eligible individuals by each county. Existing law provides that a person convicted of a drug-related felony, with certain exceptions, is eligible for aid under CalFresh, if any one of specified eligibility requirements is met. This bill instead would provide that a person convicted of any drug felony shall be eligible for aid under CalFresh, eliminate the above-referenced exceptions, and make related changes. The bill would authorize the State Department of Social Services to implement its provisions through an all-county letter or similar instruction from the director. By changing the eligibility standards under CalFresh, this bill would increase the responsibilities of counties in the administration of the program, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

Passed Jun 13, 2012 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor ACR 137

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week.

This measure would declare April 22 through April 28, 2012, as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness Week.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 119

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to California Agriculture Day.

This measure would recognize the week of March 4, 2012, to March 10, 2012, inclusive, as National Agriculture Week, and would designate March 21, 2012, as California Agriculture Day.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 30

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Read Across America Day.

This measure would recognize March 2, 2012, as Read Across America Day.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor ACR 105

Signed into law · California Assembly · Co-sponsor

Relative to Children's Dental Health Month.

This measure would declare the month of February 2012 as Children's Dental Health Month.

Signed into law Jun 12, 2012 1 co-sponsor